Patient Meal Service Associate — Caring Role and Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

PTO Donation

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health Lexington is seeking a dedicated Food Services Worker for a full-time, first-shift role within the Food & Nutrition Services team. You will prepare, assemble, and serve meals to patients, visitors, and retail guests, while maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation.

You will wash, sanitize, and store kitchenware, transport meal carts, and support nourishment needs in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role emphasizes accuracy, compassion, and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Food Handlers card or Serv Safe certificate within 6 months.
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, and serve meals for patients, visitors, and retail customers following standardized recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Transport patient meal carts and collect soiled trays from nursing units.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and workplace safety standards.
• Assist with nourishments, special events, and other food service needs as assigned.
• Support quality service by minimizing food waste and promoting patient satisfaction.
• Perform routine and deep cleaning of kitchen areas, including dishwashing equipment and waste disposal areas.

Education

Food Handlers Card / Serv Safe

Job description

Baptist Health Lexington is seeking a dedicated Food Services Worker for a full-time, first-shift role within the Food & Nutrition Services team. You will prepare, assemble, and serve meals to patients, visitors, and retail guests, while maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation.

You will wash, sanitize, and store kitchenware, transport meal carts, and support nourishment needs in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role emphasizes accuracy, compassion, and patient satisfaction.