Patient Meal Service Specialist — Caring Kitchen Role

Valley-Hope-Addiction-Treatment-and-Recovery-1; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage up to 85% of premiums

Dental & vision plans

Up to 22 days PTO

8 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment support

PSLF eligible employer

HSA & FSA options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

And more perks

Job summary

Valley Hope of Grapevine is seeking a Food Service Specialist I to join our dedicated team in Grapevine, TX. This full-time role supports safe kitchen operations, meal preparation, and patient service within a healing, mission-driven environment.

You will follow food safety protocols, help prepare daily meals, and assist with dietary needs while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards across kitchen areas. This is a hands-on position offering growth within a caring organization.

Qualifications

• Food Permit/Handler's Card; or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year job or training experience in dietary setting.
• Specialized training in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe food handling protocol is maintained at all times in the kitchen and dining areas, including hand hygiene and temperature checks.
• Prepares and supports daily meals according to menus or supervisor instruction.
• Provides/serves food to patients, visitors, and staff with a pleasant demeanor.
• Stores food items according to guidelines and state regulations.
• Performs dishwashing and sanitation for all items used in preparation and serving of meals.

Skills

Food handling

Dietary experience

Food preparation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Safety training/certification

One year dietary experience

Job description

Valley Hope of Grapevine is seeking a Food Service Specialist I to join our dedicated team in Grapevine, TX. This full-time role supports safe kitchen operations, meal preparation, and patient service within a healing, mission-driven environment.

You will follow food safety protocols, help prepare daily meals, and assist with dietary needs while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards across kitchen areas. This is a hands-on position offering growth within a caring organization.