Float Associate

Float Associate
Part Time
Grand River Health | Rifle, CO

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

What You'll Do

The Float Associate provides support across all areas of Nutritional Services, assisting with food preparation, customer service, and kitchen operations. This role is flexible and cross-trained to help in multiple functions, ensuring smooth daily operations, adherence to food safety standards, and a positive experience for customers, patients, and staff.

• Assists in cleaning and maintaining the kitchen, pantry, storage areas, and equipment.
• May prepare raw ingredients as assigned.
• Reports when material and supply stock levels are low.
• Meal preparation duties include but are not limited to: Preparing and packing hot and cold meals in accordance with recipes, temping food, transferring food to and from the kitchen, showing knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines, etc.
• Greets and serves customers in the café, including employees, patients, and visitors.
• Patient interactions include answering phone calls, receiving meal orders, informing patients about services available, explaining menu items, providing suggestions to patients when asked, etc.
• Duties include cleaning food service area, kitchen and cafeteria as required.
• Dishwashing duties include cleaning cooking areas, utensils, and equipment in the kitchen, washing and sorting flatware, serving dishes, china, and glasses, and operating a dishwashing machine.
• Cross trains with other members of the Nutritional Services Department including Cooks, Utilities Workers, Banquet staff, etc.
• May operate a cash register to process Café purchases.
• May assist with conference room accommodation and Meals on Wheels preparation at times.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Who We're Looking For

• This role requires strong English communication skills. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Must obtain Food Handler Certification from an ANSI accredited program within one month of hire and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.

What We Offer
Our total rewards package includes

• Pay Range: $20.43 - $29.76/hour (based on experience)
• Shift Differentials: $2–$4/hour for nights and weekends
• Benefits: PTO from day one, extended illness time, retirement plan with match, and more
• Perks: Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, access to outdoor recreation, and more!

Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.

Why Join Grand River Health?
As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:
To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.