Patient-Centered Food Service Specialist

Riverside Health; Onancock (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Onancock, VA is hiring a Food Services Associate to prepare and serve meals for patients, visitors, and staff. The role emphasizes strict adherence to food safety, sanitation standards, and safe handling practices in a hospital setting.

Your responsibilities include following recipes, portioning meals, assembling patient trays per diet orders, and maintaining high cleanliness and infection-control standards throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Strong commitment to safe work environment and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods following recipes and techniques for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Serve meals with correct portion sizes and proper presentation.
• Follow therapeutic menus and doctor orders for nutrition care.
• Assemble patient trays accurately per tray tickets and diet orders.
• Maintain food safety, infection control, and sanitation compliance.
• Use FIFO to control waste; label and date products; report discrepancies.
• Interact positively with patients, families, and internal customers.
• Work efficiently during busy periods and assist teammates as needed.
• Complete cleaning tasks before end of shift and notify supervisor if unable.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Customer service

Portion control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Riverside Health in Onancock, VA is hiring a Food Services Associate to prepare and serve meals for patients, visitors, and staff. The role emphasizes strict adherence to food safety, sanitation standards, and safe handling practices in a hospital setting.

Your responsibilities include following recipes, portioning meals, assembling patient trays per diet orders, and maintaining high cleanliness and infection-control standards throughout the shift.