Patient Meal Service Specialist

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System is seeking a patient-focused Food Service Worker to assist in preparing, assembling, and delivering meals for patients, cafeteria, and other customers. You will follow menus, use standardized recipes, operate food service equipment, and ensure trays meet temperature and portion standards.

This role emphasizes sanitation, safety (ServSafe where available), and teamwork across departments. Onsite shifts may vary to support patient care and dining services; prior food service

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand menus and recipes.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures accurately.
• Attention to sanitation and safety standards (ServSafe preferred).

Responsibilities

• Requests and conserves food and supplies needed to perform duties.
• Assists in preparation of simple food items using standardized recipes.
• Operates a variety of food service equipment (choppers, blenders, dish machines).
• Pleases portions and assembles meals following menus and patient requests.
• Serves food trays to patients, staff and customers.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Reading/writing English

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification (preferred)

Job description

DCH Health System is seeking a patient-focused Food Service Worker to assist in preparing, assembling, and delivering meals for patients, cafeteria, and other customers. You will follow menus, use standardized recipes, operate food service equipment, and ensure trays meet temperature and portion standards.

This role emphasizes sanitation, safety (ServSafe where available), and teamwork across departments. Onsite shifts may vary to support patient care and dining services; prior food service