Food Nutrition Service Worker

Nashville General Hospital; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid uniforms

Free meals

Free parking

Free onsite gym

Job summary

Nashville General Hospital in Nashville, TN is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare, portion, and serve meals according to patient diets and hospital recipes. You will assemble patient trays, deliver meals to units, and help maintain a clean, orderly kitchen.

This is a day shift, full-time role requiring the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move supplies, and work effectively with nurses, dietary staff, and other hospital employees.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift/move supplies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and serve food according to hospital recipes and dietary requirements.
• Assemble patient meal trays and deliver to patient units.
• Follow special diet orders, including modified diets and allergies.
• Wash, sanitize, and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Store food properly and check temperatures to maintain safety.
• Stock food, supplies, trays, and kitchen materials as needed.
• Assist cooks and other kitchen staff with food preparation and cleaning.
• Communicate professionally with patients, nurses, dietary staff, and other hospital employees.
• Follow infection-control, food-safety, and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Communication with patients and staff

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift: Day Shift, Full Time

Hours: 1030a-7p or 6a-230p and every, varying, every other weekend

Job Duties

• Prepare, portion, and serve food according to hospital recipes, menus, and dietary requirements.
• Assemble patient meal trays accurately and deliver them to patient units.
• Follow special diet orders, including modified diets, allergies, and texture restrictions.
• Wash, sanitize, and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, work areas, and food-service carts.
• Store food properly and check food temperatures to maintain safety and quality.
• Follow hospital infection-control, food-safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Stock food, supplies, trays, and kitchen materials as needed.
• Collect and wash used trays, dishes, and utensils.
• Assist cooks and other kitchen staff with food preparation and cleaning.
• Communicate professionally with patients, nurses, dietary staff, and other hospital employees.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Food Service Supervisor or Manager including deep cleaning, utility, dishwashing, delivering Patient Trays and retrieving Patient trays.

Education

High School Diploma (Equivalent) Preferred

Previous food service, kitchen, cafeteria, or healthcare experience is helpful.

Candidates must be able to stand for long periods, lift and move food-service supplies, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Licensure/Certification

None required

We have a few special perks of being an NGH Food and Nutrition Services employee: paid uniforms, free meals, free parking, free onsite gym, etc.

Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.