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PRN Food Service Associate-Main Kitchen-Lutheran

UnityPoint Health
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
  • Area of Interest: Support Services
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01
  • Department: Food Service-Kitchen- Luth
  • Shift: Weekends only - day/evening combinations; PRN
  • Job ID: 178855

Overview

The Food Service Worker I provides safe, timely, and accurate preparation, assembly, delivery, and clean-up of meals and food items for patients, residents, and guests. This role supports quality care and customer satisfaction by following department procedures, food safety and sanitation guidelines, and customer service standards. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering patient trays and nourishments, assisting in retail/cafeteria service, cleaning and sanitizing dishes and equipment, stocking supplies, and maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

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

Education:  

  • Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent required. 
  • Preferred: High School Diploma/GED 

Experience:  

  • Food Handler Certification
  • SERVSAFE upon hire 
  • IA/IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.  
  • IA/IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing Care required within 90 days of hire.  
  • Basic Life Support
  • American Heart Association *

Required for PACE only

License(s)/Certification(s):

  • None

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