Patient Meal Service Specialist

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System is seeking a hospital dietary associate to prepare and deliver patient meals, set up and serve in the cafeteria, and operate the cash register. This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and patient-focused service within a fast-paced health care environment.

The position requires basic math, reading menus, and good communication. Candidates should be reliable, punctual, and committed to teamwork and adherence to hospital policies and CARES values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum age 17.
• Previous food service in health care preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver patient meals.
• Set up and serve food in the hospital cafeteria and runs the cash register as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and work areas.
• Assist with portion control and quality presentation of trays to patients.
• Follow hospital policies and CARES behaviors.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Reading menus

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dish machine

Cash register

Steam tables

Digital dining register

Job description

Beacon Health System is seeking a hospital dietary associate to prepare and deliver patient meals, set up and serve in the cafeteria, and operate the cash register. This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and patient-focused service within a fast-paced health care environment.

The position requires basic math, reading menus, and good communication. Candidates should be reliable, punctual, and committed to teamwork and adherence to hospital policies and CARES values.