Food Service Specialist

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 22,689 - 32,249; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off Package

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Southcoast Health System, Inc. is seeking a Food Service Specialist at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA. This role involves preparing short-order foods, monitoring quality, and ensuring sanitation standards are met. Must have a high school diploma and at least one year of food service experience.

This position offers competitive pay ranging from $16.47 to $23.41 per hour and includes opportunities for professional growth, a comprehensive benefits package, and a culture that respects diversity.

Qualifications

• Completion of four years of high school or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year experience in food service required.
• Experience with food safety/sanitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare short-order foods and Garde Manger for all departmental needs.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, and flavor.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of refrigerators and freezers.

Skills

Food safety/sanitation procedures

Short-order food preparation

Recipe management

HACCP principles knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission—it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world‑class, comprehensive health care close to home.

We are searching for a talented Food Service Specialist

Hours: Per Diem

Shift: Day/Evening shift with holiday rotation; Hours vary

Location: St. Luke’s Hospital – New Bedford, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well‑being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Position reports to the Manager or designee. Perform a variety of duties including but not limited to preparing short‑order foods, made to order foods and Garde Manger needed for all departmental feeding responsibilities, monitoring food produced for quality, temperature and flavor; identifying any issues via tasting, portioning and visual appearance and making corrections; extending accurately recipes to ensure proper yields and maintaining meal costs, etc. Keep production and temperature records up to date and report any problems to the Chef or Manager on duty. Responsible for maintaining all refrigerators and freezers clean and organized. Follow established sanitation guidelines. Performs other reasonable duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Equal to completion of four years of high school or the equivalent is required.
• A minimum of one year food service‑related experience required.
• Experience with proper food safety/sanitation procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID‑19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $16.47 - USD $23.41 /Hr.

Rotation Schedule Requirement

Rotating holiday