Healthcare Food Service & Prep Specialist

Blanchard Valley Health System; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchard Valley Health System is seeking a kitchen associate responsible for preparing food for patient services, cafeteria, and special events according to BVHS and Sodexo standards. The role emphasizes accuracy in recipe execution, plate presentation, and adherence to sanitation guidelines.

The position requires strong teamwork, customer service, and adaptability to daily catering and Healing Grounds workloads while maintaining high safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with food service equipment and safety practices.
• Ability to operate a cash register accurately and handle cash.
• Strong customer service and communication skills required.
• Capable of working well in a team and accepting feedback.
• Demonstrates flexibility in response to service demands.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for patient, cafeteria, and events following standards.
• Assemble foods per recipes and ensure proper presentation.
• Maintain sanitation of workstations and comply with guidelines.
• Keep accurate production and temperature logs; handle cash reconciliation if needed.
• Prioritize workload and support Catering or Healing Grounds as required.
• Attend monthly safety inservices and follow safety practices.
• Document inservices, mandatories, and competencies as required.
• Communicate changes to coworkers and management.
• Maintain cashier accuracy within policy guidelines.
• Assist with problem resolution and support team goals.

Skills

Kitchen equipment operation

Cash register operation

Customer service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Blanchard Valley Health System is seeking a kitchen associate responsible for preparing food for patient services, cafeteria, and special events according to BVHS and Sodexo standards. The role emphasizes accuracy in recipe execution, plate presentation, and adherence to sanitation guidelines.

The position requires strong teamwork, customer service, and adaptability to daily catering and Healing Grounds workloads while maintaining high safety and documentation standards.