Patient Dining Services: Food Service Associate

ScionHealth; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center in southeastern Wisconsin is seeking a Food Service Worker to support patient meals and dining services under the Director of Food Services.

You will prepare and serve hot and cold meals, maintain kitchen cleanliness, stock supplies, deliver carts to patient care units, and follow infection-control and PPE guidelines.

This full-time role offers a 30-hour work week with a Monday–Friday schedule (11:30am–7:30pm), no prior healthcare experience required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred or ability to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves hot and cold meals for patients, staff and visitors.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, dining areas and storage rooms.
• Stocks supplies and rotates inventory to ensure freshness and prevent waste.
• Delivers food carts to patient care units and retrieves them after meals.
• Washes dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment by hand or using machines.
• Assists in meal tray preparation and ensures accurate meal delivery per dietary needs.
• Disposes of trash and waste per guidelines.
• Follows infection control and safety protocols including PPE.
• Assists in special cleaning projects as directed by supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

PPE compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

Be part of

Description

Be part of Watertown Regional Medical Center, an acute-care hospital in southeastern Wisconsin that consistently earns national awards for its high-quality care from the likes of Becker's Hospital Review, Chartis, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group, and parent company ScionHealth. Watertown Regional's exceptional care across multiple specialty services is also reflected in its numerous accreditations and certifications. Join our team and grow your career in a hospital where everyday excellence meets or exceeds expectations.

Job Summary

Full-time: 30 Hours Per Week

Schedule:

Monday- Friday

11:30am - 7:30pm

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Food Services, the Food Service Worker performs a variety of food service tasks, including preparing and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, and assisting with inventory and stocking. The role ensures adherence to safety, sanitation, and infection control guidelines in a healthcare setting.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and serves hot and cold meals for patients, staff, and visitors according to menu guidelines.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, dining areas, and storage rooms.
• Stocks supplies and rotates inventory to ensure freshness and prevent waste.
• Delivers food carts to patient care units and retrieves them after meals.
• Washes dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment either by hand or using dishwashing machines.
• Assists in the preparation of meal trays and ensures accuracy of meal delivery based on dietary restrictions.
• Disposes of trash and waste materials according to established guidelines.
• Follows infection control and safety protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assists in special cleaning projects as directed by the Food Services Director or Supervisor.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with patients, staff, and visitors courteously.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive tasks.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred)
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• None Required
  
  

Experience

• No prior experience required.
• Previous food service or customer service experience preferred, particularly in a healthcare setting.