Patient Meal Service Specialist

RowanEDC Partnership; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Salisbury VA Medical Center is hiring a Food Service Worker to join the Nutrition & Food Service team in Salisbury, NC. You will support meal preparation, tray assembly, and delivery to patient rooms, ensuring diets are followed and quality service is provided.

The role requires standing and walking for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds with assistance, and rotating shifts including early mornings and weekends. Training and adherence to safety standards are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be US citizen or eligible for employment
• Ability to read and interpret dietary menus and tray tickets
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down station with supplies and food items
• Portion foods to standard serving sizes and proper dishware
• Place items on patient trays and verify diet accommodations
• Deliver meals to bedsides and communicate patient feedback
• Assist cooks with standard recipes and food preparation
• Perform cleaning tasks in kitchen and dining areas

Skills

Food preparation

Portion control

Dietary knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Salisbury VA Medical Center is hiring a Food Service Worker to join the Nutrition & Food Service team in Salisbury, NC. You will support meal preparation, tray assembly, and delivery to patient rooms, ensuring diets are followed and quality service is provided.

The role requires standing and walking for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds with assistance, and rotating shifts including early mornings and weekends. Training and adherence to safety standards are provided.