Patient Room Service Specialist

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

Emergency Financial Support

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health Lexington is hiring for a Room Service Associate within Food & Nutrition Services. You will be the primary contact between patients and the food service team, ensuring meals are delivered with care, accuracy, and compassion while assisting with menu selections and bedside tray delivery.

As a Food Service Worker, you will prepare, assemble and serve meals, maintain clean kitchen and dining areas, follow safety and sanitation standards, and support nourishments, events, and patient

Qualifications

• Food handlers card or Serv Safe certificate required within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, and serve meals for patients, visitors, and retail customers following standardized recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Transport patient meal carts and collect soiled trays from nursing units.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and workplace safety standards.
• Assist with nourishments, special events, and other food service needs as assigned.
• Support quality service by minimizing food waste and promoting patient satisfaction.
• Perform routine and deep cleaning of kitchen areas, including dishwashing equipment and waste disposal areas.

Job description

Baptist Health Lexington is hiring for a Room Service Associate within Food & Nutrition Services. You will be the primary contact between patients and the food service team, ensuring meals are delivered with care, accuracy, and compassion while assisting with menu selections and bedside tray delivery.

As a Food Service Worker, you will prepare, assemble and serve meals, maintain clean kitchen and dining areas, follow safety and sanitation standards, and support nourishments, events, and patient