Nutrition Services Attendant, Zale

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Preventive care coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan TRS

Parental leave

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Job summary

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a dining service associate to support patient meal preparation, tray assembly, and tray delivery across floors. You will follow established safety and sanitation guidelines and participate in the Career Ladder program to meet performance standards.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, reliable teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment, supporting daily meal operations and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and strong communication skills.
• Experience in service-related work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes and maintains all job performance requirements as per Career Ladder Program.
• Performs food preparation for patient tray line and ensures safety standards.
• Assists in tray assembly and delivers patient trays to floors as scheduled.
• Delivers late trays promptly and assists in breaking down tray line and cleaning.
• Performs ware washing procedures and returns items to proper locations.
• Attends meetings and participates in in-service trainings.
• Reports equipment or patient issues to supervisor and monitors temperatures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Experience
• Excellent customer service and strong communication skills

Preferred

• Education
• High School Diploma Or equivalent

• Experience
• Experience in commercial food service operation or other service-related work experience and

JOB DUTIES

• 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.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.