Overview JOB SUMMARY: We are is seeking an attentive Food Service Worker to join our Dietary Department team. In this role, you will play an essential part in preparing and serving high-quality cold foods for our patients, supporting tray-line assembly, and maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards across the department Responsibilities Key Responsibilities • • Food Preparation & Assembly: Prepare and serve patient cold foods, salads, and desserts in a tasteful and presentable manner. Restock salad and dessert bar items for lunch and dinner services. • Dietary Compliance: Clearly label salads and desserts for modified diets to ensure accuracy on the tray-line and promote patient safety. Maintain a working knowledge of modified diet restrictions. • Inventory & Cost Efficiency: Pull and inspect refrigerated items, utilizing leftovers effectively to help minimize waste and avoid overproduction. Promptly report any produce quality issues, food shortages, or expired items to department leadership. • Sanitation & Safety: Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly workstation in accordance with hospital policies, JCAHO/DHS/CMS standards, and food safety regulations. • Service Excellence: Interact courteously and respectfully with patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues, demonstrating sensitivity to age-specific competencies across all age groups. • Teamwork & Quality Improvement: Collaborate effectively with dietary teammates to achieve daily goals, accept schedule modifications as needed, and participate in departmental Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives. Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. • Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of hospital or healthcare food service experience preferred. • Certifications: • Food Handlers Certificate must be obtained within 60 days of hire • Basic Life Support (BCLS) Card must be obtained within 60 days of hire. • Skills & Competencies: • Solid working knowledge of food service sanitation procedures and standardized recipe guidelines. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, interdependent team setting.