Entry-Level Patient Meal & Tray Service Aide

Centra Health; Bedford (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Health is seeking an entry-level Nutrition Services Aide in Bedford to assemble, deliver, and sanitize room service trays and patient meals. You will assist in cold food prep, tray lines, and dishwashing, while following strict sanitation and food safety rules. The role includes multiple duties across the department as needed.

The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to cleanliness, and confidentiality, with a typical hourly wage in the stated range.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum age 16.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Nutrition Services management on shift issues.
• Complete HACCP/Sanitation paperwork before shift ends.
• Assemble, prepare, deliver, pick up, and sanitize patient trays.
• Prepare cold foods for patient meals.
• Greet and assist patients and residents, ensure trays are set up properly.
• Check trays for accuracy.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, and dishes.
• Restock supplies as needed.
• Clean the dish room and dish machine after meals.
• Take temperatures of food to ensure proper temperatures.
• Complete cleaning tasks before end of shift.
• Maintain confidentiality as required.
• Handle receipts, refunds, credits, or change for customers.
• Tabulate bills using cash registers and scanners.
• Reconcile daily deposits.
• Stock shelves and utensils.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Centra Health is seeking an entry-level Nutrition Services Aide in Bedford to assemble, deliver, and sanitize room service trays and patient meals. You will assist in cold food prep, tray lines, and dishwashing, while following strict sanitation and food safety rules. The role includes multiple duties across the department as needed.

The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to cleanliness, and confidentiality, with a typical hourly wage in the stated range.