Hospital Food Service Associate - Patient Meals

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount Programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth is seeking a Food Service Worker to support patient meals and cafeteria service in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, basic math and English literacy, and a focus on teamwork, courtesy, and customer service. Experience in hospital food service is preferred, with a Food Handlers Certificate as needed.

Qualifications

• Reading, basic math, and written English are required.
• Cooperative, discreet, and courteous behavior is essential.
• Good communication and organizational skills are important.
• Positive customer service attributes are necessary.
• Ability to work as a member of a team is required.

Responsibilities

• Serves food on the cafeteria and patient tray lines, using strong customer service when serving patrons; assembles, delivers and retrieves patient trays.
• Documents food delivery times and food tallies; performs simple record keeping, such as temperature checks on equipment and food; reports variances to supervisor.
• Performs simple food assembly like preparing salads, portioning and garnishing foods per instruction.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment, wares, walls, and floors routinely.
• Washes and sanitizes dishes, pots, pans, and cooking utensils per department standards; follows HACCP sanitation guidelines and safe handling rules.
• Collects and delivers floor stock using FIFO; assists with nourishments and late trays as needed.
• Maintains clean, safe work areas and adheres to sanitation and hygiene standards; follows proper hand hygiene and waste disposal procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Skills

Reading

Basic math

Written English

Cooperative

Discreet

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth is seeking a Food Service Worker to support patient meals and cafeteria service in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, basic math and English literacy, and a focus on teamwork, courtesy, and customer service. Experience in hospital food service is preferred, with a Food Handlers Certificate as needed.