Patient Meal Service Specialist

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Saint Petersburg, FL, seeks a Food Service Assistant I to support patient meal service and kitchen operations. You will ensure meals meet dietary orders, verify accuracy, and contribute to a safe, sanitary, patient-centered environment.

You will assist with basic food preparation, respond to patient requests, maintain confidentiality, and follow food safety guidelines as you work with a diverse dietary team.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Less than 2 years of experience in food service or hospitality.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and workflow demands.
• Strong written and verbal communication with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of patient meal orders and dietary compliance.
• Follow established procedures and prioritize tasks within general guidelines.
• Basic understanding of food safety, sanitation practices, and workplace safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient meals accurately and timely according to diet orders, allergies, and special dietary restrictions.
• Serves food while following portion control standards and modified diet requirements.
• Verifies patient identification and meal accuracy before service to ensure compliance with dietary prescriptions.
• Responds courteously to patient requests, questions, and concerns related to meals and tray service.
• Communicates patient feedback and issues to supervisors or diet office staff to support continuous service improvement.
• Supports chefs and culinary staff with routine tasks to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Assists with basic food preparation tasks, including chopping vegetables, assembling ingredients, portioning foods, and preparing simple dishes.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and respects privacy at all times in accordance with organizational policies.
• Adheres strictly to food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and workplace safety guidelines.
• Ensures safe handling of food items to prevent cross-contamination and foodborne illness.
• Delivers patient meals accurately and timely according to diet orders, allergies, and special dietary restrictions.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Attention to detail

Procedures following

Food safety basics

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Decision making

Problem solving

Culinary basics

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Diet office software

Job description

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Saint Petersburg, FL, seeks a Food Service Assistant I to support patient meal service and kitchen operations. You will ensure meals meet dietary orders, verify accuracy, and contribute to a safe, sanitary, patient-centered environment.

You will assist with basic food preparation, respond to patient requests, maintain confidentiality, and follow food safety guidelines as you work with a diverse dietary team.