Food Service Worker

Shodair Children's Hospital; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

403b employer paid contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Shodair Children's Hospital is hiring a Food Service Worker to support patient meals with care and teamwork. You will prepare and load meal carts, review menus and diets, and monitor temperatures to ensure safety.

The role involves assisting with meal service on patient units and maintaining sanitary kitchen areas. Ideal candidates have basic culinary skills, proper knife handling, and ServSafe certification.

Qualifications

• Basic culinary skills and knife handling.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and sanitation practices.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow recipes accurately.
• ServSafe and local health department certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and load meal carts and containers with properly covered food items.
• Review menus and special diets to ensure accuracy.
• Take and log food, fridge, and freezer temperatures.
• Remove expired items and maintain food safety standards (HACCP, FIFO, clean-as-you-go).
• Assist with meal service on patient units.
• Wash, sanitize, and maintain clean kitchen surfaces and equipment.
• Follow opening/closing procedures and complete master cleaning list tasks.
• Communicate clearly with team members and unit staff as the liaison for Nutrition Services.

Skills

Culinary skills

Knife skills

Kitchen sanitation

ServSafe certification

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Now Hiring: Food Service Worker – Be the Heart Behind Every Meal! Are you a team player with a passion for food and service? We're looking for a friendly, dependable Food Service Worker to help nourish and support the well-being of patients by delivering great meals with care and a smile. If you're organized, outgoing, and ready to make a difference, this could be your perfect fit!

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and load meal carts and containers with properly covered food items
• Review menus and special diets to ensure accuracy
• Take and log food, fridge, and freezer temperatures
• Remove expired items and maintain food safety standards (HACCP, FIFO, clean-as-you-go)
• Assist with meal service on patient units
• Wash, sanitize, and maintain clean kitchen surfaces and equipment
• Follow opening/closing procedures and complete master cleaning list tasks
• Communicate clearly with team members and unit staff as the liaison for Nutrition Services

Why Join Us?

• Make a daily impact in a healthcare setting
• Be part of a supportive and upbeat team
• Gain hands-on kitchen experience and serve a meaningful mission
• Shodair offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including free medical and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a 6% 403b employer paid contribution, paid time off and much more!
• This position starts at $16.00 per hour.

Sound like your recipe for success?

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

• Basic culinary skills and knife handling
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and sanitation practices
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow recipes accurately
• ServSafe and local health department certification (required)
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred, not required)

Salary Description

$16.00 per hour