What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Worker - Per Diem position at beloithealthsystem?
Beloit Health System is looking to add Per Diem Food Service Workers to our Team!
- Shift: 1st and 2nd shifts available
- Schedule: 5:30a-2p / 6:30a-3p / 11:30a-8p / 3p-8p
- Hours per week: Varied – Per Diem
- Benefits Status: Not Eligible
- Department: Dietary
The Food Service Worker supports the hospital's mission of providing exceptional patient care by preparing, assembling, delivering, and serving meals in a safe, courteous, and efficient manner. This position plays an important role in ensuring patients, visitors, and staff receive high-quality food service while maintaining compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, customer-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Prepare and assemble patient meals according to diet orders and meal schedules.
- Deliver meal trays to patient rooms and collect trays following meal service.
- Assist patients courteously and communicate meal-related concerns to appropriate staff.
- Serve food and beverages in the cafeteria, coffee shop, or other food service areas as assigned.
- Operate cash register and process transactions accurately, if applicable.
- Stock food, beverages, supplies, and service areas.
- Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and food service equipment.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen, dining, food preparation, and storage areas.
- Follow proper food handling, storage, and temperature control procedures.
- Assist with food preparation and portioning under the direction of dietary staff.
- Maintain compliance with hospital safety standards, infection prevention practices, and food safety regulations.
- Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, and sanitation concerns promptly.
- Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Dependability and strong work ethic
- Ability to maintain professionalism when interacting with patients and families.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to read, write, communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain required food safety and sanitation standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Apply today to join our team!