PRN Food Service Worker
UnityPoint Health
Summary
The Food Service Worker II provides safe, timely, and accurate preparation, assembly, delivery, and service of meals and food items for patients, residents, catering, and guests. This role also serves as a liaison between patients, nursing staff, and the Food and Nutrition Services Department, coordinating food requests, assisting with menus, and ensuring proper food handling, sanitation, and cash handling procedures.
Job description
Overview
The Food Service Worker II provides safe, timely, and accurate preparation, assembly, delivery, and service of meals and food items for patients, residents, catering, and guests. This role also serves as a liaison between patients, nursing staff, and the Food and Nutrition Services Department, coordinating food requests, assisting with menus, and ensuring proper food handling, sanitation, and cash handling procedures.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, assemble, and deliver patient trays, nourishments, and snacks according to diet specifications.
- Serve meals to patients, residents, cafeteria customers, and for catering functions.
- Communicate effectively with patients, residents, nursing, dietitians, and coworkers.
- Perform cash handling duties including operating registers, collecting payments, and balancing cash drawers.
- Stock patient units, retail areas, and storage rooms with food and supplies; maintain FIFO rotation and temperature logs.
Qualifications
Education: Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent required.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent required
- Ability to prepare and serve food safely
- Customer service skills
- Cash handling ability
- Effective communication skills
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.