Food Service Worker I
UnityPoint Health
Summary
Shift: Monday-Friday, 5:00AM-7:30PM (Flexible) + rotating weekends & 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.
Job description
Overview
Shift: Monday-Friday, 5:00AM-7:30PM (Flexible) + rotating weekends & 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.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and deliver patient meal trays, including regular and modified diets.
- Follow color-coded menus and diet guidelines to ensure safe, accurate meals.
- Work as part of a team on the tray line to keep meal service running smoothly.
- Prepare and deliver nourishments and tube feedings according to standard procedures.
- Assemble and deliver late trays as needed.
- Stock, organize, and restock food and supplies throughout meal service.
- Assist with dish room duties, sanitation, and general kitchen support.
- Help in other areas of the department as needed (cafeteria, salads, pots & pans).
- Communicate food service concerns with kitchen leads, dietitians, and management.
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.
Requirements
- Previous food service experience preferred
- Ability to understand oral and written instructions
- Must speak, read, and understand English
- Must obtain Food Handler Certificate within 60 days of hire
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Recognition Program
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Daily Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.