Food Service Worker

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Baptist Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Baptist Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Food Service Worker performs various jobs for patient food preparation.

Responsibilities

General Functions:

• Performs duties for patient tray preparation, retail sales and catering
• Assembles patients’ trays
• Chops, slices and peels food
• Transports carts to and from the different units
• Delivers trays and snacks to the patient
• Transports food to other areas as needed
• Washes pots and pans by hand and by machine
• Cleans and sanitizes dishes
• Operates, cleans and sanitizes necessary equipment
• Sweeps and mops all areas of the department
• Collects and disposes of trash
• Stocks and cleans nourishment rooms/refrigerators as assigned
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe work environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Able to read, write and understand the English language. 

PREFERRED EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year in patient-feeding food service establishment 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: ANSI Accredited Texas Food Handler or ANSI Accredited Food Manager course or Certified Food Manager from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District.

Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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