Food Service Worker - Full Time

Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Ben Avon (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a hospital dietary aide to support patient meals and dining services. You will prepare and portion foods, deliver trays, and work with dietitians and nursing staff to meet dietary orders.

The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and patient-focused service in a fast-paced environment. High school diploma or GED is required; healthcare food service experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in healthcare, hospitality, or institutional food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food for patient meals following dietary orders.
• Assemble patient meal trays accurately and deliver to rooms or designated areas.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of workspaces, dining areas, and equipment.
• Follow infection control and food safety procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with dietitians, cooks, and nursing staff to resolve meal-related issues.
• Report low stock levels or expired items to supervisors.

Skills

Customer service

Sanitation

Food handling

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Prepare and portion food and beverages following standardized recipes and menus.
• Assemble patient meal trays accurately according to dietary orders and preferences.
• Deliver meals to patient rooms or designated areas promptly and courteously.
• Serve food in cafeteria or retail areas, maintaining quality presentation and customer service.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and equipment using proper sanitation procedures.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, kitchen surfaces, and dining areas.
• Follow infection control, food safety, and personal hygiene practices.
• Monitor food temperatures and storage conditions to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with unpacking, stocking, and rotating food and supply deliveries.
• Report low stock levels or expired items to supervisors.
• Ensure proper labeling and storage of all food items.
• Work collaboratively with dietitians, cooks, and other food service staff.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff to resolve meal-related issues.
• Respond to patient and visitor inquiries with professionalism and care.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED required
• EXPERIENCE:
  • Previous food service experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or institutional setting preferred
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: N/A

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