Food Service Worker I - Patient Meals

Covenant Health; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System is seeking a Food Service Worker in Morristown, TN to support meal preparation and serving for patients and retail areas. The role requires maintaining clean, sanitary kitchen spaces and following established service procedures.

The position is PRN/OCC with variable hours per pay period and shifts, offering flexible scheduling and opportunities to contribute to quality patient care. A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not strictly required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs ware washing duties according to established procedures ensuring quality service is provided.
• Prepares patient tray line for meal service periods and dispenses food for patient meal service. Prepares Retail Areas for all meal service. Cleans area when tray line is finished.
• Notifies supervisor when food quantities are low as indicated by service not being disrupted due to depleted food supplies.
• Prepares production according to menu, production sheets, or count sheets.
• Prepares items for modified diets as indicated, pre-dishing according to department procedures.
• Assemble late trays accurately, ensuring proper temperatures, and visual attractiveness.
• Maintains assigned areas in a clean, neat, and sanitary manner. Completes all cleaning tasks as assigned within specified timeframe and according to established procedures.
• Operates equipment safely according to established procedures. Reports all damaged and unsafe equipment to the supervisor immediately.
• Operates the menu system.
• Addresses customer service concerns promptly and, if necessary, reports/refers customers to management.
• Maintains department records, logs, and files as required.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System is seeking a Food Service Worker in Morristown, TN to support meal preparation and serving for patients and retail areas. The role requires maintaining clean, sanitary kitchen spaces and following established service procedures.

The position is PRN/OCC with variable hours per pay period and shifts, offering flexible scheduling and opportunities to contribute to quality patient care. A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not strictly required.