Patient Meal Service Associate I – Healthcare Kitchen

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Munster (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Munster Campus is seeking a Food Service Associate I to assemble, serve, and deliver meals and supplies to patient care areas, while strictly following food safety standards. The role involves cleaning and sanitizing equipment and assisting with kitchen hygiene, with rotating shifts to cover early and late hours.

Experience in healthcare or hospitality is preferred, and ServSafe certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Preferred High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Healthcare or Hospitality Preferred
• 1 year Food Service - Institutional Preferred
• 1 year Customer Service Preferred
• Food Handler Certification - ServSafe while working in Illinois required
• Food Handler Certification - ServSafe while working in Indiana preferred

Responsibilities

• Clean, maintain, and assemble equipment ensuring proper usage.
• Prepare, assemble and deliver food and supplies on time and according to lists or tallies, as needed.
• Record food and refrigeration temperatures accurately, including in kitchens and within units where there are patient refrigerators.
• Serve food according to food regulatory standards for temperature, in the correct portion and presented in an attractive manner.
• Transport or store food safely, including covering, dating, and labeling foods.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Hygiene

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Franciscan Health Munster Campus is seeking a Food Service Associate I to assemble, serve, and deliver meals and supplies to patient care areas, while strictly following food safety standards. The role involves cleaning and sanitizing equipment and assisting with kitchen hygiene, with rotating shifts to cover early and late hours.

Experience in healthcare or hospitality is preferred, and ServSafe certification is a plus.