Food Service Associate

Craig Hospital; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Food Services Associate to join their team. This role involves preparing and serving meals in a vibrant cafeteria environment, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for providing excellent service to patients and staff. With a focus on teamwork and adherence to safety standards, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, and more, while making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

403b Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of food service experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write in English required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up the serving area for meal service.
• Serve meals to patients, staff, and visitors, accommodating special requests.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the service area.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Basic Arithmetic

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

The Food Services Associate is responsible for assisting the Food Service leadership team in implementing a world-class quality food service program. This position involves participating in the daily production and serving of food for patients, staff, and visitors in the floor bistros and/or main cafeteria. Responsibilities include serving meals from a cafeteria-style line, operating a cash register, preparing food items on a griddle and/or fryer, assembling ingredients for hot and cold food items, setting up and restocking serving areas, cleaning assigned areas, assembling and delivering nourishments, and washing dishes and pots and pans.

Rate of Pay: Salary Range: $18.50 - $26.64 per hour, based on experience

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm

Application Process: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number is received. Craig Hospital reserves the right to extend or close the posting. Posting closes on May 22, 2025.

Position Requirements:

• Licensure/Certification/Registrations: None
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience: Cashier and/or computer experience preferred; 1-3 years of food service experience preferred
• Skills & Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills required; ability to read and write in English; perform basic arithmetic; maintain strong interpersonal skills; build cooperative relationships with staff, patients, families, and visitors; work well as a team; adhere to safety standards; demonstrate excellent customer service

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and set up the serving area for meal service, including salad bar, deli, grill/fryer, fruit, beverages, snacks, desserts, steam table, oatmeal/soup, condiments, and paper supplies. Obtain utensils and restock supplies during and after service as needed.
• Batch cook grill and fryer items to ensure quality and minimize waste.
• Serve meals to patients, staff, and visitors, accommodating special requests when possible.
• Assist patients during meal service, including reaching, opening, and cutting food as needed.
• Operate the cash register accurately, process transactions, and reconcile cash at the end of shifts.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the service area and equipment, including cleaning tables, counters, fryer, grill, refrigerator, carts, and beverage dispensers. Filter fryer grease and refill salt/pepper and sugar shakers.
• Prepare, measure, and assemble ingredients for cold foods and hot foods, including washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits, vegetables, meats, and other items.
• Prepare desserts attractively and ensure proper portioning.
• Make and deliver patient nourishments and snacks, and manage nursing supply inventory and delivery.

This job description is not exhaustive; employees may perform other duties as assigned.

Craig Hospital Benefits:

Benefit-eligible positions include:

Craig Hospital offers comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance (self-funded plans through Allegiance Benefit Plans), dental insurance (Delta Dental of Colorado), vision (EyeMed), life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, personal days), a 403b retirement plan with matching contributions through Empower Retirement, tuition assistance, and employee assistance programs.