Patient Meal Services Specialist

Veterans Health Administration; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Food Service Worker to support the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center. The role involves setting up stations, portioning meals, and delivering trays to patients, with attention to dietary specifications.

Responsibilities include assisting cooks, reading regular and modified menus, and maintaining cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas. Work hours vary, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital or institutional food service is preferred.
• Ability to read regular or modified menus and diet cards.
• Ability to deliver meals to patients' bedsides and report feedback.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down station with supplies and food items.
• Portion foods to standard serving sizes with proper utensils.
• Prepare fresh salads, sandwiches, and simple desserts.
• Read menus and patient diet cards to guide service.
• Deliver meal trays to bedsides and assist in dining room.
• Assist cooks with food prep and handle kitchen cleaning.

Skills

Portioning food

Menu interpretation

Patient meal delivery

Assist cooks

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Food Service Worker to support the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center. The role involves setting up stations, portioning meals, and delivering trays to patients, with attention to dietary specifications.

Responsibilities include assisting cooks, reading regular and modified menus, and maintaining cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas. Work hours vary, including weekends and holidays.