Hospital Meal Prep & Service Associate

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa, AL seeks a food service associate to assist in meal preparation, assembly of patient trays, and serving of meals to patients and staff. The role involves operating kitchen equipment, maintaining sanitation, and following standardized recipes and procedures.

Strong reading and writing in English and the ability to work in a team are important. ServSafe certification is preferred but not required; prior experience is not mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and write, speak and understand English.
• ServSafe class with minimum score of 75% preferred but not required.
• Vision and hearing normal or corrected to normal.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of simple food items using menus and recipes.
• Assemble patient trays and serve food to patients and staff.
• Operate food service equipment (choppers, blenders, dish machines).
• Maintain sanitation and safety per ServSafe requirements.
• Record production and waste as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa, AL seeks a food service associate to assist in meal preparation, assembly of patient trays, and serving of meals to patients and staff. The role involves operating kitchen equipment, maintaining sanitation, and following standardized recipes and procedures.

Strong reading and writing in English and the ability to work in a team are important. ServSafe certification is preferred but not required; prior experience is not mandatory.