Trayline & Patient Host

Logan Health; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee meal program

Free parking

Job summary

Logan Health in Kalispell, MT is seeking Nutrition Services Technicians and Cooks to support patient dining. Prepare meal trays, assemble patient orders, and deliver meals with warmth and accuracy, ensuring patients receive nourishing options that meet diet orders.

You’ll work on the trayline, coordinate with nursing staff, and help maintain a clean, safe food-service area while pursuing certifications like Food Handler or ServSafe within six months. This role offers meaningful daily impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or food service (preferred)
• Willing to obtain Food Handler or ServSafe certification within 6 months
• Ability to follow menus, diet orders, and written instructions
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate patient meal trays based on diet orders
• Reviewing menus and restrictions for each patient
• Working the trayline to assemble and check meals quickly and accurately
• Delivering trays to patient rooms with professionalism and compassion
• Providing friendly, helpful communication with patients and nursing staff
• Collecting used trays and returning them to the kitchen
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization at the workstation
• Practicing proper food safety and sanitation procedures
• Supporting kitchen and prep teams as needed

Skills

Friendly

Patient-focused

Organized

Detail-oriented

Communicator

Team player

Menu/diet orders

Healthcare experience

ServSafe capable

Job description

At Logan Health, food is more than just nourishment—it’s comfort, care, and connection. Our Nutrition Services team is growing, and we’re looking for motivated, service-minded individuals to join us as Nutrition Services Technicians and Cooks. Whether you’re prepping trays, serving patients, or cooking up fresh meals, your work makes a real difference every day.

Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Make a Difference One Tray at a Time — Join Our Team as a Patient Host!

You’ll prepare meal trays, put together accurate patient orders, and deliver meals with warmth and compassion. Your work ensures patients feel supported and cared for during their stay.

What We’re Looking For

Our ideal Patient Host is:

• Friendly, patient-focused, and customer-service oriented
• Organized, detail-driven, and able to follow meal guidelines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• A clear communicator who enjoys helping others
• A team player who can also work independently
• Skilled in following menus, diet orders, and written instructions
• Experienced in healthcare or food service (preferred)
• Willing to obtain Food Handler or ServSafe certification within 6 months

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll be a key part of the patient dining experience. Daily tasks include:

• Preparing accurate patient meal trays based on diet orders
• Reviewing menus, selections, and restrictions for each patient
• Working the trayline to assemble and check meals quickly and accurately
• Delivering trays to patient rooms with professionalism and compassion
• Providing friendly, helpful communication with patients and nursing staff
• Collecting used trays and returning them to the kitchen
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization at your workstation
• Practicing proper food safety and sanitation procedures
• Supporting kitchen and prep teams as needed

Every tray you assemble and deliver helps ensure patients receive safe, timely, and nourishing meals—brightening their experience and supporting their recovery.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Fuel Yourself While You Fuel Others: Enjoy a complimentary employee meal during every shift as part of our employee meal program.
• Meaningful Patient Interaction: Be a warm and reassuring presence during someone’s hospital stay.
• Variety Every Day: Rotate between trayline, patient delivery, stocking, and menu tasks.
• Supportive Team Culture: Work with teammates who want you to succeed.
• Room to Grow: Build a foundation for careers in nutrition, healthcare, or food service leadership.

Logan Health takes great pride in offering its employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with generous matching
• Life and disability insurance options
• Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident options
• Paid time off, Holiday pay, and Illness bank
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness coaching, incentives, and more
• Discounted Logan Health Fitness Center membership
• Free parking

Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Schedule: 36 Hours per week | Full Time | 3/12hr shifts per week

Variable shifts depending on status and role. Some weekend availability is necessary.

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

• Criminal background check
• Reference checks
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening
• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.