Food Service Worker - Per Diem

Beloit Health System, Inc.; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Beloit Health System, Inc. is seeking Per Diem Food Service Workers to join the Dietary team. The role involves preparing, assembling, delivering, and serving meals for patients, staff, and visitors in a hospital setting.

Ideal candidates are dependable, customer-focused, and capable of working in a fast-paced healthcare environment with strict food safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Dependability and strong work ethic are essential for patient-facing service.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble patient meals according to diet orders and meal schedules.
• Deliver meal trays to patient rooms and collect trays after meals.
• Assist patients courteously and communicate meal-related concerns to staff.
• Serve food and beverages in cafeterias and service areas.
• Stock food, beverages, supplies, and service areas.
• Wash dishes and sanitize kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and temperature control procedures.
• Support dietary staff with food preparation and portioning.
• Report equipment issues and safety hazards promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Dependability

Strong work ethic

Professionalism

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beloit Health System is looking to add Per Diem Food Service Workers to our Team!

• Shift: 1st and 2nd shifts available
• Schedule: 5:30a-2p / 6:30a-3p / 11:30a-8p / 3p-8p
• Hours per week: Varied – Per Diem
• Benefits Status: Not Eligible
• Department: Dietary

The Food Service Worker supports the hospital's mission of providing exceptional patient care by preparing, assembling, delivering, and serving meals in a safe, courteous, and efficient manner. This position plays an important role in ensuring patients, visitors, and staff receive high-quality food service while maintaining compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, customer-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Prepare and assemble patient meals according to diet orders and meal schedules.
• Deliver meal trays to patient rooms and collect trays following meal service.
• Assist patients courteously and communicate meal-related concerns to appropriate staff.
• Serve food and beverages in the cafeteria, coffee shop, or other food service areas as assigned.
• Operate cash register and process transactions accurately, if applicable.
• Stock food, beverages, supplies, and service areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and food service equipment.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen, dining, food preparation, and storage areas.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, and temperature control procedures.
• Assist with food preparation and portioning under the direction of dietary staff.
• Maintain compliance with hospital safety standards, infection prevention practices, and food safety regulations.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, and sanitation concerns promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations.

Job Requirements

• Dependability and strong work ethic
• Ability to maintain professionalism when interacting with patients and families.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write, communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain required food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.