Patient Meal Service Specialist

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital; Penang; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital is seeking a Food Service Assistant to assemble patient meals and snacks and deliver courteous bedside service. The role includes handling meal trays, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with menu selections for the next day.

Responsibilities also cover equipment safe operation, stock replenishment, and accurate record-keeping of meal service data in a hospital environment, with strict adherence to Halal and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum SPM or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assemble patient meals and snacks, including late orders, according to prescribed diets and portion standards.
• Deliver meals and snacks to wards and provide courteous bedside meal service.
• Collect soiled trays, crockery, and utensils after each meal service.
• Facilitate patient menu selections for the following day when required.
• Participate in in-house catering and special event setup.
• Wash, sanitize, and store utensils, containers, and crockery.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of work areas, equipment, and service counters per food safety and Infection Control standards.
• Replenish supplies and verify stock levels as directed.
• Receive, label, and arrange food items and supplies in storage areas.
• Report equipment malfunction, safety concerns, or food quality issues promptly.
• Provide courteous and responsive service to patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Record meal service data and simple operational documentation.
• Comply with Halal, food hygiene, and hospital safety standards in all tasks.
• Operate trolleys, meal distribution equipment, and cleaning tools safely.
• Follow shift-closing procedures, including area cleaning, waste segregation, and equipment shutdown.

Education

SPM or equivalent qualifications

Job description

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital is seeking a Food Service Assistant to assemble patient meals and snacks and deliver courteous bedside service. The role includes handling meal trays, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with menu selections for the next day.

Responsibilities also cover equipment safe operation, stock replenishment, and accurate record-keeping of meal service data in a hospital environment, with strict adherence to Halal and infection control standards.