Food Service Associate

Trinity Health; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Food Service Associate, where your dedication to patient-centered service will shine. In this role, you will prepare and deliver high-quality meals to patients, ensuring their dietary needs are met with care and precision. Your responsibilities will include managing inventory, maintaining cleanliness, and practicing safe food handling. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of patients while working in a diverse and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about providing exceptional service and making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or customer service roles.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble meals and trays for patient service.
• Manage inventory and maintain cleanliness of work areas.
• Deliver food items and monitor food safety standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Inventory Management

Meal Preparation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Food Handling Equipment

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Are you patient-centered and thrive on providing top-notch customer service? Consider joining our team as a Food Service Associate. You will set up, prepare, and assemble meals and trays for patient service. Prepare nourishments, infant and pediatric formulas, and tube feedings as needed. Check inventory and stock galleys in patient care areas. Provide timely, wholesome, and high-quality food and customer service to meet the needs of our patients. Practice safe food handling and quality control.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Completing required cleaning of work areas.
- Inventory management and stocking galley supplies utilizing par level lists.
- Maintaining a clean and organized galley.
- Taking temperatures of refrigerators, freezers, and food; properly documenting and taking appropriate actions when temperatures are out of range.
- Inspecting food items for integrity, rotating stock, and monitoring expiration dates.
- Delivering nourishments, formula, and tube feedings to patients and/or galley.
- Pushing food carts, racks, and dish bins.
- Cleaning and deep cleaning equipment, refrigerators, cupboards, and tables as required by accrediting and regulatory agencies.
- Determining food counts, preparing, and pre-portions food items for patient tray assembly.
- Weighing and measuring menu items for special diets.
- Preparing hot and cold food using standardized recipes for patient menus.
- Breaking down leftover items.
- Preparing bulk nourishments and swallow evaluation kits.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

About the company

Trinity Health employs about 129,000 colleagues, including 7,500 physicians and clinicians. Committed to serving the poor and underserved in its communities, Trinity Health is known for its focus on the aging population. As a unified ministry, the organization leads in Senior Emergency Departments, home health care services, and PACE programs, among others.