Patient Meal Service Specialist

Artesia General Hospital; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Artesia General Hospital in Artesia, NM seeks a hospital food service worker to assist in preparing and serving meals for patients, Meals on Wheels, staff, visitors, and guests. The role requires flexibility to function across host, cook, server, cashier, dishwashing, and related duties.

The position emphasizes maintaining food quality and safety, proper temperatures, and adherence to dietary policies. Applicants should be able to communicate in English and perform multiple food service tasks as

Qualifications

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and food/drug interactions.
• Ability to multi-task with interruptions.
• Read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Open/Close Department as scheduled.
• Prepare and serve all food items and meals as needed.
• Maintain temperatures of foods hot and cold; sanitation.
• Fill out forms; label and date according to policy.
• Assist in stocking using FIFO.
• Provide catering setup and support as needed.
• Use AIDET when communicating with patients.

Skills

Therapeutic diets

Food preparation

Sanitation

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Artesia General Hospital in Artesia, NM seeks a hospital food service worker to assist in preparing and serving meals for patients, Meals on Wheels, staff, visitors, and guests. The role requires flexibility to function across host, cook, server, cashier, dishwashing, and related duties.

The position emphasizes maintaining food quality and safety, proper temperatures, and adherence to dietary policies. Applicants should be able to communicate in English and perform multiple food service tasks as