Compassionate Hospital Food Service Associate I

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health University Hospital seeks a dedicated food service worker to prepare, plate, serve, and transport meals and supplies for patients, families, physicians, and staff. You will ensure timely, courteous service while upholding sanitation and infection-control standards.

The role requires operating kitchen equipment and adapting to rotating shifts, with potential for protective gear usage as required by environment and safety rules. Prior experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience is preferred.
• No experience is required. Prior food service experience is preferred.
• Requires the ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by the environment or government regulations such as gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber-soled closed-toe footwear, etc.
• Requires adherence to local health regulations and safety requirements to produce safe food for consumption.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders.
• Physical requirements to include: reaching, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, carrying and/or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 35 lbs. or more, up to 80% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, plates, serves, and transports food and supplies to provide a high level of satisfaction for patients, family members, physicians, team members, and the public.
• Responsible for timely, accurate, and courteous service.
• Responsible for associated sanitation, cleaning, and infection control practices to ensure food safety.
• Operates a variety of food service and computer equipment.

Skills

Food service basics

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

IU Health University Hospital seeks a dedicated food service worker to prepare, plate, serve, and transport meals and supplies for patients, families, physicians, and staff. You will ensure timely, courteous service while upholding sanitation and infection-control standards.

The role requires operating kitchen equipment and adapting to rotating shifts, with potential for protective gear usage as required by environment and safety rules. Prior experience is preferred but not mandatory.