Nutrition Service Associate

Harris Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston, TX is hiring a Food Service Worker to support patient meal service across its hospital campuses. The role involves reading meal tickets, assembling portions, and delivering meals to patient rooms with care and accuracy.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and a Food Handlers Certification. Weekend and overtime availability are required, and flexible scheduling helps maintain hospital operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 1 year in food service/hospitality.
• Food Handlers Certification is required.
• Ability to read and follow written directions.

Responsibilities

• Read patient meal tickets and place proper portions on plates.
• Deliver or retrieve patient meals to/from bedside and work in the dish room.
• Prepare sandwiches and portion salads, desserts, and nourishments as needed.

Skills

Reading and following written dirs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handlers Certification

Tools

Coffee Maker

Plate Warmer

Job description

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Read patient meal selections from ticket and place proper serving portion on plate. May deliver/retrieve patient meals to/from bedside and work in dish room. May make sandwiches, pre-portion salads, desserts and nourishments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: High School Diploma or GED or one (1) year food service / hospitality service experience.

License & Certifications

• Food Handlers Certification

Equipment Operated

• Coffee Maker, Plate Warmer

Special Requirements

• Work Schedule: Weekends, Flexible, Overtime.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read and follow written directions.