PT or FT Food Service Associate (+Shift Differentials)

Straith Hospital; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Straith Hospital is seeking a Food Service Associate to plan, organize, and manage daily Dietary Department operations, ensuring safe, high-quality food services for patients.

The role includes inventory management, purchasing, regulatory compliance, and support for food preparation and service activities as needed. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe Certification required; ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.
• Healthcare food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Understands and utilizes leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Order food and supplies while monitoring departmental budgets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, infection control, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee food preparation, meal service, and cafeteria operations.
• Monitor inventory and maintain proper food storage and stock rotation.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and staff.
• Assist with meal preparation, tray line service, and other dietary functions as needed.
• Participate in meetings, training, and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Food safety knowledge

ServSafe Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

The Food Service Associate plans, organizes and helps manage the daily operations of the Dietary Department, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality food services to patients. This position is responsible for managing inventory and purchasing, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting food preparation and service activities as needed.

Department: Dietary
Reports To: Lead Food Service Associate

Position Summary

The Food Service Associate plans, organizes and helps manage the daily operations of the Dietary Department, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality food services to patients. This position is responsible for managing inventory and purchasing, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting food preparation and service activities as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe Certification required; ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.
• Previous food service experience required; healthcare experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Understands and utilizes leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Essential Duties

• Order food and supplies while maintaining departmental budgets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, infection control, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee food preparation, meal service, and cafeteria operations.
• Monitor inventory and maintain proper food storage and stock rotation.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and staff.
• Assist with meal preparation, tray line service, and other dietary functions as needed.
• Participate in meetings, training, and performance improvement initiatives.