Hospital Nutrition & Tray Service Aide

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

100% coverage for preventive care

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs through TRS

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Food Service Worker to support patient meal preparation, tray assembly, and cafe operations. You will deliver and collect patient trays, maintain equipment, and ensure accuracy of names and room numbers on menus.

This role requires excellent customer service, clean work habits, and the ability to work as part of a busy dietary team. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred; prior food service experience is a plus;

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and strong communication skills
• High School Diploma Or equivalent
• Experience in commercial food service operation or other service-related work experience and

Responsibilities

• Completes and maintains all job performance requirements and standards as outlined in the Career Ladder Program and Position Time and Duties.
• Maintains all standards as required in the Disciplinary Points Section of the Career Ladder Program.
• Performs established procedures in the preparation of equipment and food for the patient tray line.
• Serves on patient tray assembly line in assigned position according to established schedule, time, and duties.
• Delivers and picks up patient tray carts on each floor according to established policies and procedures.
• Delivers late trays in a timely manner.
• Participates in breaking down tray line and cleaning as outlined in time and duties. Collects, processes, and disposes of trash from patient tray line and dishroom.
• Performs ware washing procedures for patient and cafe trays. Sorts, sacks, and returns flatware, china and trays to proper location for next meal.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings. Attends meetings as required.
• Alerts supervisor of any issues with patients, equipment, or food.
• Monitors and documents equipment temperatures according to established procedures, time and duties.
• Assures patient safety by verifying patient\'s name and room number on menu. Alerts Nursing Services if the menu and name on the door do not correspond.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Food Service Worker to support patient meal preparation, tray assembly, and cafe operations. You will deliver and collect patient trays, maintain equipment, and ensure accuracy of names and room numbers on menus.

This role requires excellent customer service, clean work habits, and the ability to work as part of a busy dietary team. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred; prior food service experience is a plus;