Patient Tray & Food Service Associate

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Preventive care coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan TRS

Parental leave

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Job summary

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a dining service associate to support patient meal preparation, tray assembly, and tray delivery across floors. You will follow established safety and sanitation guidelines and participate in the Career Ladder program to meet performance standards.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, reliable teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment, supporting daily meal operations and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and strong communication skills.
• Experience in service-related work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes and maintains all job performance requirements as per Career Ladder Program.
• Performs food preparation for patient tray line and ensures safety standards.
• Assists in tray assembly and delivers patient trays to floors as scheduled.
• Delivers late trays promptly and assists in breaking down tray line and cleaning.
• Performs ware washing procedures and returns items to proper locations.
• Attends meetings and participates in in-service trainings.
• Reports equipment or patient issues to supervisor and monitors temperatures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a dining service associate to support patient meal preparation, tray assembly, and tray delivery across floors. You will follow established safety and sanitation guidelines and participate in the Career Ladder program to meet performance standards.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, reliable teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment, supporting daily meal operations and patient safety.