Food Service Worker
UnityPoint Health
Summary
Part-time: Hours typically between 4:00p-8:00p
Job description
Overview
Part-time: Hours typically between 4:00p-8:00p
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
- 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
- Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent required
- Preferred: High School Diploma/GED
- Food Handler Certification • SERVSAFE upon hire
- IA/IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within 90 days of hire
- IA/IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within 90 days of hire
- Basic Life Support • American Heart Association (Required for PACE only)
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent
- Food Handler Certification (SERVSAFE) upon hire
- IA/IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within 90 days of hire
- IA/IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within 90 days of hire
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (Required for PACE only)
- Preferred: High School Diploma/GED
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.