Senior Hospital Food Service Associate

Bay Area Hospital; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital in Oregon is seeking a Food Service Associate VI for a full-time role in the Food Services department. You will interact with patients and staff to deliver high-quality meals and service, manage diet orders, and support nutrition education as part of daily operations.

The position requires reading and writing in English, basic math, and the ability to obtain an Oregon Food Handler or Food Manager Certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write legibly, and converse in English
• Must have or be able to obtain an Oregon Food Handler or Food Manager Certification within 30 days of hire
• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Oregon State Driver's license preferred
• Dietary Management Class certification or 1 year experience with diet therapy
• Computer/keyboard/typing experience
• Previous participation in nutrition classes/education

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate diet orders, changes, and computer entry within departmental guidelines
• Communicates effectively in written and/or verbal form with staff regarding diet orders and food production
• Works tray line
• Interacts with patients to collect menu choices and obtain patient food preferences
• Calculates special diet
• Enters diet orders/food items into the computer
• Gives diet instruction material and information as authorized by registered dietitian
• Completes monthly inpatient meal surveys
• Assist with scheduling dietitian outpatient appointments as needed
• Follows procedures for safe food handling and sanitation
• Participates in hospital committees and/or task forces
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Oregon Food Handler or Food Manager Certification (within 30 days)

Oregon Driver's license (preferred)

Tools

Palm Pilot

Calculator

Computer

Telephone

Printer

Fax machine

Job description

Bay Area Hospital in Oregon is seeking a Food Service Associate VI for a full-time role in the Food Services department. You will interact with patients and staff to deliver high-quality meals and service, manage diet orders, and support nutrition education as part of daily operations.

The position requires reading and writing in English, basic math, and the ability to obtain an Oregon Food Handler or Food Manager Certification within 30 days of hire.