Patient Meals Service Specialist

Indiana Regional Medical Center; Ben Avon (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Regional Medical Center in the Pittsburgh area is seeking a Food Service Worker to support patient meals. You will prepare and portion meals, assemble patient trays, and deliver them to rooms with care and timeliness.

The role requires following dietary orders, maintaining sanitation, collaborating with dietitians and nursing staff, and upholding safety standards in a busy hospital kitchen.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Previous healthcare/food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion meals following standardized recipes and menus.
• Assemble patient meal trays accurately according to dietary orders and preferences.
• Deliver meals to patient rooms or designated areas promptly and courteously.
• Serve food in cafeteria or retail areas, maintaining quality presentation and customer service.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and equipment using proper sanitation procedures.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, kitchen surfaces, and dining areas.
• Follow infection control, food safety, and personal hygiene practices.
• Monitor food temperatures and storage conditions to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with unpacking, stocking, and rotating food and supply deliveries.
• Report low stock levels or expired items to supervisors.
• Ensure proper labeling and storage of all food items.
• Work collaboratively with dietitians, cooks, and other food service staff.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff to resolve meal-related issues.
• Respond to patient and visitor inquiries with professionalism and care.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Indiana Regional Medical Center in the Pittsburgh area is seeking a Food Service Worker to support patient meals. You will prepare and portion meals, assemble patient trays, and deliver them to rooms with care and timeliness.

The role requires following dietary orders, maintaining sanitation, collaborating with dietitians and nursing staff, and upholding safety standards in a busy hospital kitchen.