Patient-Focused Hospital Food Service Associate

Baycare; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare is expanding its Food and Nutrition Services team at South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City. We seek a full-time Food Service Worker who delivers compassionate service to patients and guests, prepares and delivers trays, and maintains a clean, safe dining environment.

Responsibilities include stocking, FIFO storage, coordinating with hospital staff, and supporting catering events as needed. Preferred experience in food services or customer service; HS diploma or GED optional.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly with patients, families and staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interactions and documentation.
• Customer service orientation and the ability to handle diverse situations with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide food service to patients, guests or customers; maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe food production environment.
• May prepare food or drink items, assemble and deliver patient trays or catering events; perform daily cleaning of dishes and work areas.
• Receive and store food and supplies using FIFO principles; liaise with patients, guests, physicians and hospital staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Food and Nutrition Services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

BayCare is expanding its Food and Nutrition Services team at South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City. We seek a full-time Food Service Worker who delivers compassionate service to patients and guests, prepares and delivers trays, and maintains a clean, safe dining environment.

Responsibilities include stocking, FIFO storage, coordinating with hospital staff, and supporting catering events as needed. Preferred experience in food services or customer service; HS diploma or GED optional.