Food Service Worker (As Needed)

UnityPoint Health; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider based in Fort Dodge is seeking a Food Service Worker I to assist in meal preparation, assembly, and delivery. This role involves ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met while providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and possess strong communication skills. The position offers various shifts and promotes a safe work environment, essential for delivering quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior food service experience helpful.
• Good judgement and effective interpersonal relationships are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform assignments as defined within the job routine.
• Basic food preparation and portioning specific to job routine.
• Fill and deliver nourishment orders to designated units.
• Prepare and deliver individual patient’s feedings timely.
• Work area must be cleaned and sanitized before shift ends.

Skills

Good judgement

Interpersonal relationships

Ability to adapt

Organizing work

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Shift: Various shifts between the hours of 6am-8pm
FTE/Hours per pay period: .01
Department: Nutrition Services

Overview

As needed, shifts typically 6am-2pm and 11am-7:30pm. The Food Service Worker I provides safe, timely, and accurate preparation, assembly, delivery, and clean‑up of meals and food items for patients, residents, and guests. This role supports quality care and customer satisfaction by following department procedures, food safety and sanitation guidelines, and customer service standards. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering patient trays and nourishments, assisting in retail/cafeteria service, cleaning and sanitizing dishes and equipment, stocking supplies, and maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

Benefits

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) matching and an employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long‑term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four‑legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

Responsibilities

• Performs assignments as defined within the scope of the specific job routine
• Basic food preparation and/or portioning of foods and beverages specific to the job routine and as defined on production sheets
• Accurately fills nourishment orders for units to be delivered and delivers them to designated units
• Prepares individual patient’s supplemental feedings and delivers to nursing units in a timely manner
• May work in the assigned area of the patient tray line and performs all set‑up duties and service duties specific to the area for the proper and accurate service and distribution of meals to the patients
• All foods and tools used to complete assigned tasks are properly stored immediately following the completion of the tasks
• All dishes and pots and pans are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and properly stored
• Assigned work areas are completely cleaned and sanitized, and all assigned cleaning is completed prior to the end of shift

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: None required; prior food service helpful.

• Ability to exercise good judgement, maintain effective interpersonal relationships and adapt to change
• Ability to organize work
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills required for specialized area of assignment
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and oral