Food Services Worker I

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Food Services Worker I to support daily food service operations at our facility in Dothan, AL. You will prepare, present, and serve meals while upholding food safety standards and cleanliness.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining portion control, storing items properly, and assisting in tray preparation and delivery. A food handler certification is required, and you will work in a team-focused, part-time role with day shifts.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in food preparation or food services.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and safety standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members.
• Food Handler’s certification as applicable by local or state regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and weighing vegetables and fruits.
• Safely transports pans, kettles, and trays while following safety protocols.
• Stores food in designated areas with FIFO rotation and proper dating.
• Uses recipes and production standards to ensure quality, temperatures, and portions.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work areas in compliance with safety standards.
• Sets up and monitors serving line, records temperatures, and notifies if deviations occur.
• Serves hot and cold items from the serving line with professionalism.
• Stocks pantry items and refrigerators with correct inventory levels daily.
• Assists in meal tray preparation and delivery to designated areas as needed.
• Collaborates with team members to support efficient service operations.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies.

Skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Communication

Stamina

Experience in food services

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

The Food Services Worker I supports the daily operations of the food services department by preparing, presenting, and serving meals to customers in a safe and efficient manner. This role ensures cleanliness and compliance with food safety standards while assisting in food preparation and maintaining pantry supplies.

Essential Functions

• Prepares ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding vegetables and fruits, as well as measuring and weighing designated items.
• Safely transports pans, kettles, and trays of food between workstations, stoves, and refrigerators while adhering to safety protocols.
• Properly stores food in designated areas, following wrapping, dating, and food safety rotation procedures, including First In/First Out (FIFO) practices.
• Utilizes approved recipes and production standards to ensure proper food quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work areas, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Sets up and monitors the serving line, recording and maintaining appropriate food temperatures, and notifying the chef of any deviations.
• Serves hot and cold food items from the serving line to customers with professionalism and courtesy.
• Stocks pantry items and refrigerators with correct inventory levels daily, recording replenished amounts and refrigerator temperatures on appropriate logs.
• Assists in the preparation of meal trays and delivery to designated areas as needed.
• Collaborates with team members to support efficient food service operations and address customer needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in food preparation or food services required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and portion control guidelines.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and team members.
• Physical ability to lift and carry food trays, pans, and other items as needed.

Licenses and Certifications

• Food Handler’s certification as applicable by local or state regulations required

State Specific Requirements

• Arizona: Arizona Health Department Sanitation Certificate, ServeSafe Certificate, or Arizona Food Handler Certificate required.

Job Info

• Job Identification 167046
• Job Category Ancillary Services
• Posting Date 10/15/2026, 10:55 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 4370 W Main St, Dothan, AL, 36305, US