Hospital Food Services Aide - Patient Dining

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

401(k) with match

Education support

Job summary

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville is seeking a Food Services Assistant to support patient meal services, perform cleaning and dish-room duties, and join a collaborative hospital team.

The role involves following recipes and production sheets, preparing foods, labeling and storing items properly, and adhering to food handling standards. You will help ensure service needs are met while minimizing waste and controlling costs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or preferred.
• Kitchen experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various foods and beverages for patients.
• Follow established guidelines, recipes, and production sheets.
• Label, date, and store foods properly.
• Follow proper food handling techniques (gloves, handwashing, etc.).
• Set up food and supplies to cover service requirements and restock as needed.
• Check daily menu needs and complete advance preparation for the next day.
• Help reduce cost by minimizing waste and overproduction.
• Report shortages or items received in unacceptable condition.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville is seeking a Food Services Assistant to support patient meal services, perform cleaning and dish-room duties, and join a collaborative hospital team.

The role involves following recipes and production sheets, preparing foods, labeling and storing items properly, and adhering to food handling standards. You will help ensure service needs are met while minimizing waste and controlling costs.