Patient-Focused Hospital Food Service Associate

Riverside Health; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverside Smithfield Hospital is hiring a Food Service Associate to prepare and serve meals for patients, visitors and staff. You will follow recipes, ensure accurate portions and maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities include assembling patient trays, adhering to diet orders and allergy restrictions, and supporting the team to deliver timely meals. Previous healthcare food service experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Strong communication with patients, visitors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve foods to patients, visitors and hospital staff.
• Follow recipes and production worksheets, maintain portion control.
• Prepare salads, sandwiches and meal components as directed.
• Assemble patient trays accurately per diet orders and allergies.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation and storage procedures at all times.
• Support teammates and assist during busy periods.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Sanitation standards

Customer service & teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)

Job description

Riverside Smithfield Hospital is hiring a Food Service Associate to prepare and serve meals for patients, visitors and staff. You will follow recipes, ensure accurate portions and maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities include assembling patient trays, adhering to diet orders and allergy restrictions, and supporting the team to deliver timely meals. Previous healthcare food service experience is valued.