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Food Service Assistant

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Sarasota, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026
Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Food Service Assistant? At HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Food Service Assistant like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary And Qualifications

We are currently recruiting for a Food & Nutrition Services Assistant to join our team! As the Food & Nutrition Services Assistant, you will perform a variety of tasks including deliver, pick up of patient trays and menus, record patient consumption, record delivery, and pick up times, maintaining current diet checklists and completing related daily reports. We are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now!

What you will do in this role:

  • You will perform routine duties related to preparation and serving of food.
  • You will prepare food for cooking by washing, peeling, shredding, slicing, and mixing various food items.
  • You will operate dishwasher or assist with washing/sterilizing dishes, glassware, silverware, utensils, pots, pans, etc.
  • You will clean kitchen work areas, collect and dispose of garbage.
  • You will assist with food stocking.
  • You will serve food in cafeteria for visitors and staff and in patient room.
  • You will work in the dish room when needed.
  • You will work on patient tray assembly line following menu directives for determining food items for each tray.
  • You will follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

What Qualifications you will need:

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • 6 months food service experience preferred previous experience in hospital food services preferred.

Join Our Team at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

Located in beautiful Sarasota County, Florida, our 155-bed hospital has been delivering exceptional care since 1967. Patients enjoy a coastal setting with resort-style treatment, and our colleagues thrive in a culture built on caring, integrity, and teamwork. We offer competitive salaries, benefits that support you at work and in life, and opportunities for growth.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • 155-bed hospital serving Sarasota and Manatee counties
  • Founded in 1967 with a strong legacy of care
  • Beautiful campus offering resort-style patient experience

Recognized for excellence:

  • Consistently ranked as an ‘A’ grade hospital for patient safety
  • Surgical Care Excellence Award- HealthgradesAmerica’s 100 Best for Joint Replacement- Healthgrades
  • American’s 100 Best for Orthopedic Surgery- Healthgrades
  • Rated 5 stars in more than 10 clinical specialties- Healthgrades

Be part of an award-winning team that makes a difference every day. Apply today and grow your career with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Food Service Assistant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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