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OakBend Medical Center

Independent nonprofit hospital system delivering care

Food and Nutrition Services - Food Service Associate

Full-TimeDeadline 10/4/27
No salary listed
Entry
Richmond, TX, USA
In Person
Warehouse & FulfillmentShipping & Receiving, Inventory Control & Cycle Counting

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED, or one year of equivalent experience or training, is required; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a high school diploma or GED.
  • ServSafe certification is required within 30 days of hire.
  • Proficiency in basic computer skills, including email and Microsoft Word, is required, and computer use is required for the job.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with ordering, receiving, and stocking inventory, including maintaining related records.
  • Count materials, equipment, and supplies in stock and maintain records manually or using a computer.
  • Assist with unloading and loading supplies, ensure deliveries are accurate, and properly stock supplies within the Food and Nutrition Services Department.
  • Maintain sanitary and clean kitchen, galley, and common areas.
  • Contribute to team efforts and provide professional customer interactions with customers, fellow employees, and others encountered in the role.
Desired Qualifications
  • One year of experience in food stock and inventory is preferred.

About the company

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OakBend Medical Center

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OakBend Medical Center is a nonprofit medical provider serving Fort Bend and surrounding areas. It runs three hospitals, emergency centers, and outpatient clinics, delivering inpatient care, emergency services, surgeries, cardiology, orthopedics, imaging, women’s health, and senior care through facilities like a hospital-based skilled nursing facility and an Acute Care for the Elderly unit. Its main Jackson Street campus is a full-service 184-bed hospital, and the system highlights a No Wait ER, an advanced trauma program, and strong geriatrics services. As a nonprofit governed by a community board, OakBend finances care to help patients regardless of their ability to pay and reinvests surplus into services and community programs. It aims to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare while maintaining its stance as the last independent nonprofit hospital in the Greater Houston area, using community partnerships and a focus on service excellence to support local health needs.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Richmond, Texas

Founded

1950

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What believers are saying

  • OakBend added a SIGNA Voyager MRI and weekend imaging in 2026, boosting throughput.
  • The SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and Ibn Sina partnership expands clinical training capacity.
  • OakBend plans Wharton expansion despite Medicaid pressure, signaling management confidence in local demand.

What critics are saying

  • September 2026 Medicaid CHIRP disruptions threaten roughly $3 million revenue and near-term cash flow.
  • Federal CHIRP changes cut OakBend funding 20%-30% over several years, forcing service tradeoffs.
  • A reported 2026 data-breach class action over one million records threatens reserves and independence.

What makes OakBend Medical Center unique

  • OakBend remains Greater Houston's last independent nonprofit hospital, preserving local control and mission.
  • It operates three hospitals with No Wait ERs, serving Fort Bend and Wharton counties.
  • 2026 imaging upgrades and SHSU-Ibn Sina partnerships deepen specialty access and physician pipelines.

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