Food Service Associate

• Area of Interest: Support Services
• Salary Range: $15.15-$21.00/Hr*
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Cafeteria- RI
• Shift: Mon-Fri 6AM-3PM every other weekend
• Job ID: 184242
  
  

Overview

Shift: Monday-Friday 6:00AM-3:00PM every other weekend & rotating holidays

Join our dedicated Food and Nutrition Services team! We are looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented individual to play a vital role in our patient care experience. In this position, you will do much more than deliver meals; you will serve as a key liaison between our kitchen and patient care units, directly contributing to the health, recovery, and comfort of our patients.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
  
  

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, and deliver patient trays, snacks, and nourishments per diet specifications 
• Serve patients, guests, and cafeteria customers with excellent customer service 
• Follow portion control, cash handling, and regulatory standards (HIPAA, OSHA, TJC) 
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, equipment, and carts 
• Stock patient units, retail areas, and storage rooms, and monitor food and equipment temperatures 
  
  

Qualifications

Experience:

• Previous food service experience preferred
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions
• Must speak, read, and understand English
  
  

Certification:

• Must obtain Food Handler Certificate within 60 days of hire.
• Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.