Food Service Worker II - Days

Texas Health Resources; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker II to join their team in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. This role involves serving meals, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork, contributing to the well-being of patients and the smooth operation of the food service department. With comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while advancing your career in healthcare.

Benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Health insurance options

Healthcare spending accounts

Dependent care spending accounts

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• FHC - Food Handlers Certificate within 30 Days required.

Responsibilities

• Serve food on cafeteria and patient tray lines with good customer skills.
• Document food delivery times and perform simple record keeping.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, wares, walls, and floors routinely.

Skills

Reading

Basic Math

Written Language in English

Cooperative

Discreet

Good Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Positive Customer Service Attributes

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

**Food Service Worker II**

_Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together_

**Work Location:** Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 West Randol Mill Rd., Arlington, TX 76012

**Work Hours:** Full-Time; Rotating Shifts, Weekends, and Holidays

**Food Service Worker Department Highlights:**

• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a focus on exceptional patient care.
• A detail-oriented team delivering approximately 120 meals per day with a focus on patient excellence.
• We work together to serve our patients with graciousness and courtesy.

**Qualifications**

**Here’s What You Need:**

• **Education:** High School Diploma or Equivalent is preferred.
• **Experience:** Previous food service experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• **Licenses and Certifications:** FHC - Food Handlers Certificate within 30 Days required.

**Skills:**

• Reading, basic math, written language in English.
• Cooperative, discreet, and courteous.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Positive customer service attributes.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

**What You Will Do:**

• Serve food on the cafeteria and patient tray lines, utilizing good customer skills when serving patrons. Assemble, deliver, and retrieve patient trays.
• Document food delivery times and food tallies; perform other simple record keeping, such as temperature checks on equipment and food. Report variances from standards to supervisor.
• Perform simple food assembly such as preparing salads, portioning, and garnishing foods according to instructions.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, wares, walls, and floors routinely.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, and all cooking utensils and equipment, according to department standards and procedures.
• Label and date foods according to HACCP standards. Learn and follow HACCP sanitation guidelines for safe food handling. Take and record temperatures of food items, both raw and cooked, and refrigerated units. Demonstrate procedures when temperatures are inadequate. Understand and utilize the FIFO system of food production. Follow OSHA safety guidelines.
• Collect and deliver floor stock utilizing FIFO, deliver between-meal nourishments, and late trays according to departmental standards.
• Maintain assigned areas and equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly manner, meeting sanitation standards. Dispose of trash and garbage properly. Follow clean as you go and proper hand hygiene procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

**Additional Perks of Being a Texas Health Team Member:**

• Benefits include 401(k) with match, paid time off, health insurance options, healthcare and dependent care spending accounts, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and more.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture makes THR a great place to work.

**Texas Health Arlington Memorial Highlights:**

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history serving North Texas communities since 1958. We are a 369-bed, full-service hospital offering comprehensive medical, surgical, cancer, women’s health, behavioral health, neurosciences, and emergency services. We are accredited and recognized as a Level III neonatal and maternal care unit, trauma center, and more. We are part of the Texas Health family and offer excellent career growth opportunities.

Explore our careers at https://jobs.texashealth.org/. For questions, email [e-mail].

Texas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected classes.