Patient-Centric Hospital Food Service Pro

Riverside Health; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,863; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Gloucester, Virginia is seeking a Food Service Associate to prepare and serve meals to patients, visitors and hospital staff. You will follow recipes, ensure proper portions, and maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include assembling patient trays according to diet orders, labeling and dating products, and participating in cleaning tasks. The role emphasizes excellent communication with patients and internal teams to deliver quality nutrition care

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• 1 year of prior food service experience, preferably in a healthcare facility (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves foods to patients, visitors and hospital team members with attention to portion control and plate presentation.
• Follows recipes and production worksheets in compliance with policy and procedures.
• Maintains food safety, infection control and sanitation standards; uses FIFO to minimize waste; labels and dates products.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with patients and families and communicates with internal customers.
• Completes cleaning tasks and notifies supervisor if unable to complete assignments.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Riverside Health in Gloucester, Virginia is seeking a Food Service Associate to prepare and serve meals to patients, visitors and hospital staff. You will follow recipes, ensure proper portions, and maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include assembling patient trays according to diet orders, labeling and dating products, and participating in cleaning tasks. The role emphasizes excellent communication with patients and internal teams to deliver quality nutrition care