Nutrition And Food Service

Avera McKennan

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Le Mars, IA Until 8/22/2026 First posted May 1, 2026 Last posted May 1, 2026
Job description

Location:

Le Mars, IA

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)

Floyd Valley Healthcare is proud to offer a positive and fulfilling work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance. We understand that our employees have choices, and we strive to be an employer of choice for our team.

Position Highlights

Be a part of the team at Floyd Valley Healthcare in our Dietary Department!

Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars, IA has a full-time position (40 hours per week) in our Dietary Department for a Food Service Assistant.

Floyd Valley offers a positive culture that supports a healthy work-life balance. Our Mission is to be a progressive healthcare partner serving with compassion, integrity and excellence.

Food Service Assistant Responsibilities:

  • The Food Service Assistant is responsible for assembling patient menus, trays, and delivering meal to patients. 
  • Must be able to read and write English and have good math skills and some computer knowledge. Food Service Assistants must be able to read and follow recipes and do basic kitchen prep work. Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
  • Must have great customer service and communication skills. Food Service Assistants visit with patients about meal options and deliver and set up meal trays.
  • 40 hours per week, every other weekend and rotating holidays. Typical work shifts are 8 hours between the hours of 11:30am-7:30pm or 6:30am-2:30pm.
  • Prior Food Service experience is a plus!

  We are proud to offer:

  • IPERS Retirement

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Fitness center

  • Wellness program

  • Paid time off

  • Salary based on experience

  • Student Debt Reduction Program

  • Education opportunities for advanced certification

About Floyd Valley Healthcare:

Floyd Valley Healthcare is a 25-bed critical access hospital and is located in Le Mars, Iowa home of "The Ice Cream Capital of the World!" Floyd Valley Healthcare has had a rich history of serving the healthcare needs of people in Le Mars, Iowa and the surrounding communities. Today Floyd Valley includes the hospital, family medicine clinics in Le Mars, Marcus and Remsen, public health and Park Place Estates Assisted Living. We serve people in their homes through home health and home medical services. Floyd Valley Healthcare is licensed by the State of Iowa, affiliated with the Avera System of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and is a member of the Iowa and American Hospital Associations.

Pre-employment drug screen, background check, and employee health review including required immunizations are required. FVH participates in E-Verify.

Floyd Valley Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an environment of opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

About this role

Summary

Assemble patient menus, deliver meals, and provide excellent customer service.

Job title

Food Service Assistant

Experience level

none specified

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Le Mars, IA; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

reading and writing in Englishmath skillscomputer knowledgeability to follow recipescustomer servicecommunication

Preferred skills

food service experience

Specializations

food servicepatient interactionkitchen prepmenu assembly
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Le Mars, IA 51031, USA

On-site City
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