Food Service Worker Patient Services WMCG - PRN

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Food Service Associate to support patient meal delivery and sanitation processes. You will work with the Diet Clerk to prep and stock foods, ensure timely meal service, and maintain HACCP standards across the kitchen and patient areas.

The role requires basic reading/writing, math, and simple record-keeping; previous food service experience is preferred. Join an integrated health system committed to compassionate care and excellence.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED preferred.
• 1 year or more of experience in food services preferred.
• Ability to read and write, perform simple arithmetic, and keep basic records.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Diet Clerk to prepare and stock foods for patient meals.
• Sanitize and clean equipment and work areas; maintain HACCP logs.
• Transport patient food carts and ensure proper labeling and dating of foods.
• Communicate effectively with nursing units and food production staff.

Skills

Read and write

Arithmetic

Record keeping

Office machines / Computers

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Job Summary

Works collaboratively with the Diet Clerk. Cleans and stocks assembly area with appropriate foods and supplies. Assists in quality monitors to assure excellence in patient food service. Responsible for the sanitation of food service operation to include but not limited to ware washing in the dish/pot sink areas. Responsible for the transport of patient food cart and sanitizing the carts. Must document in accordance to HACCP standards. Cross-train in other areas as assigned.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

Uses, cares, and cleans all equipment in assigned area. Makes immediate decisions concerning the following: sanitation, food quality, portion control. Identifies problems with tickets and equipment maintenance in area of responsibility. Ensures proper rotation of patient food items and supplies in area of responsibility. Ensures workstation is clean, sanitized, properly stocked, and ready at specified meal service times. Prepares and delivers floor stock and other cold food as requested by nursing units to the appropriate floor. Properly dates, labels, and covers all foods to be stored in refrigerators or dry storage using the first in first out rotation method. Maintains HACCP logs. Capable of safely using all pieces of equipment including correct assembly, operation, cleaning, and sanitation. Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to administrative, departmental house rules, policies, procedures, and objectives. Communicates with Patient Services Manager and staff, Food Production Managers and staff, sanitation/transport staff, and administrative staff in an effective and pleasant manner.

Qualifications

HS Diploma/GED General Preferred

Required Minimum Experience

1 year or more of experience in food services Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Ability to read and write
• Use simple arithmetic
• Keep simple record
• Use simple office machines including computers

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