Food Service Worker

Prime Healthcare; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Leave options

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Dietary Aide to support patient meals and hospital dining in a full-time day-shift role.

You will prepare and serve meals, ensure food safety, operate basic kitchen equipment, stock supplies, and keep work areas clean while following dietary guidelines. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, with county-specific food handler certification required on hire.

This position offers benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Ensure food safety by following hygiene and sanitation guidelines.
• Operate kitchen equipment like ovens, slicers, or dishwashers.
• Stock supplies and maintain inventory.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Take and fulfill meal orders according to dietary guidelines for patients.
• Handle cash or operate a register for cafeteria transactions.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX

Responsibilities

** If you have experience as dietary aide (Food Service Associate) with food service in a healthcare setting / healthcare hospitality you are encouraged to apply! **

• Prepare and serve food to our patients, staff, and visitors
• Ensure food safety by following hygiene and sanitation guidelines
• Operate kitchen equipment like ovens, slicers, or dishwashers
• Stock supplies and maintain inventory
• Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Take and fulfill meal orders according to dietary guidelines for patients
• Handle cash or operate a register for cafeteria transactions

Qualifications

1. Starting July 1, 2017, High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

County Specific requirement.

2. County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current

Pay Transparency

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf