Room Service Associate — Patient Meals & Diet Support

Baptist Healthcare System; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health seeks a Room Service Associate to deliver meals to patients with professionalism and care. This full-time, first-shift position emphasizes accuracy with diet orders and prompt service within a hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, 1–3 months of related experience, and preferably a Food Handler/ServSafe certification. The role involves teamwork with nursing and dietary staff to meet patient needs and dietary guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1-3 months experience preferred
• Food Handler card or ServSafe certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to patients in a professional and efficient manner.
• Adhere to dietary restrictions and diet orders for individuals and groups.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to ensure accuracy of patient diet prescriptions and requests.
• Offer menu alternatives within prescribed diets, considering allergies, sensitivities, and cultural preferences.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

1-3 months experience

Food Handler certificate (ServSafe) preferred

Job description

Baptist Health seeks a Room Service Associate to deliver meals to patients with professionalism and care. This full-time, first-shift position emphasizes accuracy with diet orders and prompt service within a hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, 1–3 months of related experience, and preferably a Food Handler/ServSafe certification. The role involves teamwork with nursing and dietary staff to meet patient needs and dietary guidelines.