Food Service Worker I

UnityPoint Health; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Dental and health insurance

401K matching

Daily Pay — early access to wages

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health's Sioux City facility is hiring a Food Service Worker I to safely prepare, assemble, and deliver patient meals, nourishments, and snacks. You will support cafeteria service, maintain sanitation, and help stock units while ensuring compliance with diet specifications and safety guidelines.

This role requires high school enrollment (preferred diploma), Food Handler certification, and BLS/CPR readiness; prior SERVSAFE training is beneficial for hire.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent required.
• Preferred: High School Diploma/GED.
• Food Handler Certification.
• SERVSAFE upon hire.
• IA/IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within 90 days.
• IA/IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within 90 days.
• Basic Life Support.
• American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, and deliver patient trays, snacks, and nourishments per diet specifications.
• Serve patients, guests, and cafeteria customers with excellent customer service.
• Follow portion control, cash handling, and regulatory standards (HIPAA, OSHA, TJC).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, equipment, and carts.
• Stock patient units, retail areas, and storage rooms, and monitor food and equipment temperatures.

Education

Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent

High School Diploma/GED (preferred)

Food Handler Certification

SERVSAFE upon hire

IA/IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training (within 90 days)

IA/IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training (within 90 days)

Basic Life Support

American Heart Association training

Job description

Shift: 6am-2:30pm

FTE/Hr Per Pay Period: 1.0

Department: Nutritional Services- SLRMC

Job ID: 184606

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, and deliver patient trays, snacks, and nourishments per diet specifications.
• Serve patients, guests, and cafeteria customers with excellent customer service.
• Follow portion control, cash handling, and regulatory standards (HIPAA, OSHA, TJC).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, equipment, and carts.
• Stock patient units, retail areas, and storage rooms, and monitor food and equipment temperatures.

Qualifications

Education

• Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent required.
• Preferred: High School Diploma/GED.

Experience

• Food Handler Certification.
• SERVSAFE upon hire.
• IA/IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.
• IA/IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing Care required within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support.
• American Heart Association.

License(s)/Certification(s)

• None.

Benefits

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long‑term disability.
• Pet insurance for your four‑legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.