Patient Dining Services Aide — Food Service

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Food Services - Food Service Worker I to prepare and serve meals, ensuring safe, nutritious options for patients, clients, and customers.

The role emphasizes maintaining hygiene, operating the cafeteria cash register, and assisting with cleaning and food storage to support high-quality dining experiences in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; or 1 - 6 months related experience and/or training.
• Food Handler's Permit required by Madison County.
• Willingness to perform cleaning and food service tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the Food service area.
• Serve, and/or operate cashier in cafeteria.
• May assist in dishwashing, pot washing, general sanitation, cleaning, and use of kitchen equipment.
• May assist in the service and storage of food.
• This position performs general duties in the cafeteria area as required to insure high quality customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Hygiene

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Food Services - Food Service Worker I

**ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH BAPTIST HEALTH FOOD SERVICE UNIT? WE HAVE MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN FULL TIME, PART TIME, AND PRN AVAILABLE. PLEASE APPLY HERE SO WE CAN DISCUSS SHIFT AND BENEFITS. **

Objectives are to skillfully perform multiple tasks necessary to operate the Food and Nutrition Services/Dining Services Department to prepare and serve attractive, nutritious, satisfying meals and to provide quality nutrition care in a safe, sanitary, and cost-effective manner to patients, clients, and customers.

Job Description:

Food Service Workers plays a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive appropriate and nutritious meals. In addition, a food service worker in a hospital setting contributes to the overall well-being of patients by preparing and delivering nutritious meals, adhering to dietary restrictions, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. This position performs a variety of cleaning tasks:

• Maintaining clean and sanitary conditions in all Food service area.
• Serve, and/or operate cash register in cafeteria.
• May include dishwashing, pot washing, general sanitation, cleaning, and use of kitchen equipment.
• May assist in the service and storage of food.
• This position performs general duties in the cafeteria area as required to insure high quality customer service. They have direct contact with both employees and visitors.

• Assists in providing quality food and an enjoyable dining experience for patients, guests, and staff.

Essential Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred; or 1 - 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Food Handler's Permit required by Madison County.

Benefits: Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN Benefits available

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.