Catering Attendant

Baptist Healthcare System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short/Long-term)

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Donation / Leave Sharing

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Baptist Health Lexington is seeking a Catering Attendant for Full Time 1st Shift in its Food & Nutrition Services team. You will support events, prepare and deliver meals, and ensure dietary requirements and sanitation standards are met. This role interacts with patients, staff, and visitors to provide timely, courteous service.

Experience is not required—training is provided. The department emphasizes teamwork and compliance with safety protocols while maintaining clean, organized service areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• No experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support catering events, including scheduling, setup, food preparation, delivery, and guest service.
• Maintain proper food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and organization standards.
• Set up and break down event spaces, buffets, equipment, and supplies.
• Process catering billing and assist with cashier duties as needed.
• Provide professional, courteous service to guests, customers, and team members.
• Maintain catering supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Follow established safety and sanitation procedures and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety awareness

Event setup

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Catering Attendant, Full Time 1st Shift, Food Service. Baptist Health Lexington's Food & Nutrition Services Department supports patients, staff, and visitors by preparing and serving nutritious meals while following dietary requirements, food-safety, and sanitation standards. The department handles food preparation, tray assembly and delivery, cafeteria and catering services, cleaning, and equipment maintenance. Staff work closely with patients and healthcare teams to ensure meals are accurate, timely, and appropriate for individual dietary needs. Provides efficient catering support by setting up event spaces, serving guests, maintaining cleanliness, and completing event cleanup and breakdown. Ensures food, supplies, and equipment are properly returned while responding promptly and professionally to staffing and customer needs.

Job Description

• Coordinate and support catering events, including scheduling, setup, food preparation, delivery, and guest service.


• Maintain proper food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and organization standards.


• Set up and break down event spaces, buffets, equipment, and supplies.


• Process catering billing and assist with cashier duties as needed.


• Provide professional, courteous service to guests, customers, and team members.


• Maintain catering supplies, equipment, and facilities.


• Follow established safety and sanitation procedures and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent


• No experience required training provided

Benefits

• Full-Time


• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance


• Identity Theft Protection


• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually


• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave


• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire


• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)


• PTO Sell Back Program


• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)


• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support


• Retirement with Company Match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.