Food Service Worker

Baptist Health; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health in Richmond, KY is hiring a Food Service Worker I for full-time day shifts. The role supports the Food and Nutrition Services team by preparing and serving meals to patients and guests while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include operating the cafeteria cash register, cleaning the service area, assisting with dishwashing, and ensuring dietary restrictions are followed. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with a Food Handler’s Permit required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; or 1–6 months related experience.
• Food Handler’s Permit required by Madison County.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to patients, clients, and customers.
• Maintain clean and sanitary food service areas.
• Operate cash register in cafeteria.
• Follow dietary restrictions and hygiene standards.

Skills

Food service

Cash handling

Hygiene practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Food Service Worker### Food Service WorkerApply: Richmond, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R26109167**Summary****Job Description:****Food Services - Food Service Worker I****FULL TIME - DAYS**Objectives are to skillfully perform multiple tasks necessary to operate the Food and Nutrition Services/Dining Services Department to prepare and serve attractive, nutritious, satisfying meals and to provide quality nutrition care in a safe, sanitary, and cost-effective manner to patients, clients, and customers.**Job Description:**Food Service Workers plays a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive appropriate and nutritious meals. In addition, a food service worker in a hospital setting contributes to the overall well-being of patients by preparing and delivering nutritious meals, adhering to dietary restrictions, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. This position performs a variety of cleaning tasks:* Maintaining clean and sanitary conditions in all Food service area.* Serve, and/or operate cash register in cafeteria.* May include dishwashing, pot washing, general sanitation, cleaning, and use of kitchen equipment.* May assist in the service and storage of food.* This position performs general duties in the cafeteria area as required to insure high quality customer service. They have direct contact with both employees and visitors.* Assists in providing quality food and an enjoyable dining experience for patients, guests, and staff.**Essential Qualifications:*** High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred; or 1 - 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Food Handler’s Permit required by Madison County.**Benefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)*** Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance* Life Insurance* Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance* Identity Theft Protection* Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually* Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave* 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire* Bereavement Leave (includes pets)* PTO Sell Back Program* Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)* Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support* Retirement with Company Match### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*### Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer.