Food Service Worker I

UnityPoint Health; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to join the Cafeteria- BE team. You will assemble and deliver patient meals, follow diet guidelines, and collaborate with kitchen and clinical staff to support patient care and comfort.

This role requires attention to detail, reliable teamwork, and the ability to work Monday–Friday shifts with flexible hours, plus rotating weekends and holidays. Benefits and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Must understand oral and written instructions.
• Must speak, read, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and deliver patient meal trays, including regular and modified diets.
• Follow color-coded menus and diet guidelines to ensure safe, accurate meals.
• Work as part of a team on the tray line to keep meal service running smoothly.
• Prepare and deliver nourishments and tube feedings according to standard procedures.
• Stock, organize, and restock food and supplies throughout meal service.
• Assist with dish room duties, sanitation, and general kitchen support.
• Help in other areas of the department as needed (cafeteria, salads, pots & pans).
• Communicate food service concerns with kitchen leads, dietitians, and management.

Skills

Food service experience

English proficiency

Team player

Job description

• Job ID: 189724
• Area of Interest: Support Services
• Salary Range: $15.15-$21.00/Hr*
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Cafeteria- BE
• Shift: Monday-Friday, 5:00AM-7:30PM(Flexible) + rotating weekends & holidays
• Job ID: 189724

Overview

Join our dedicated Food and Nutrition Services team! We are looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented individual to play a vital role in our patient care experience. In this position, you will do much more than deliver meals; you will serve as a key liaison between our kitchen and patient care units, directly contributing to the health, recovery, and comfort of our patients.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 5:00AM-7:30PM(Flexible) + rotating weekends & holidays

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. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K 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.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and deliver patient meal trays, including regular and modified diets.
• Follow color-coded menus and diet guidelines to ensure safe, accurate meals.
• Work as part of a team on the tray line to keep meal service running smoothly.
• Prepare and deliver nourishments and tube feedings according to standard procedures.
• Assemble and deliver late trays as needed.Stock, organize, and restock food and supplies throughout meal service.
• Assist with dish room duties, sanitation, and general kitchen support.
• Help in other areas of the department as needed (cafeteria, salads, pots & pans).
• Communicate food service concerns with kitchen leads, dietitians, and management.

Experience

• Previous food service experience preferred
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions
• Must speak, read, and understand English

Certification

• Must obtain Food Handler Certificate within 60 days of hire.
• Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.