Hospital Patient Meal Service Specialist

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS) seeks a Nutrition Services team member to produce and serve meals in retail, patient service, or production environments.

The role emphasizes sanitation, quality assurance, infection prevention, and effective communication with unit staff. Training is provided, with mandatory in-service education and reading materials relevant to Nutrition Services.

Qualifications

• Must have ANSI TXDSHS or equivalent food handler certificate, or obtain within 60 days of placement.

Responsibilities

• Produce and serve meals in retail, patient service, or production areas within Nutrition Services.
• Communicate and address food and nutrition issues in the assigned area.
• Interact with unit staff regarding unit food service needs.
• Collect soiled trays/dishes and transport to the kitchen for cleaning.
• Support quality service reflected in patient, retail, sanitation and food production satisfaction surveys.
• Meet required quality assurance and infection prevention standards.
• Attend mandated in-service sessions and study materials relevant to Nutrition Services.

Skills

Read and follow instructions

Communicate with co-workers

PC operation

Food service knowledge

Sanitation awareness

Job description

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS) seeks a Nutrition Services team member to produce and serve meals in retail, patient service, or production environments.

The role emphasizes sanitation, quality assurance, infection prevention, and effective communication with unit staff. Training is provided, with mandatory in-service education and reading materials relevant to Nutrition Services.