Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Food Services Worker 3

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Three to six years of experience in food service, nutrition services, or a related field is required.
Advanced knowledge of food preparation techniques, dietary guidelines, and meal service coordination is required.
Ability to train and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with food safety and operational protocols is required.
Knowledge of infection control, sanitation, and food-handling best practices is required.
Experience operating kitchen equipment and food service tools, and controlling inventory, is required.
Customer service and communication skills are required to interact with patients, staff, and visitors.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency is required.
Attention to detail is required for portion control, tray accuracy, and compliance with dietary restrictions.

Responsibilities

Prepare and portion specialized meals in compliance with dietary restrictions, nutrition guidelines, and patient meal plans.
Assist in training and mentoring junior food service staff to ensure adherence to policies and proper food-handling procedures.
Coordinate food distribution, meal tray assembly, and delivery to patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Monitor kitchen operations, inventory management, and food storage procedures to maintain quality and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with infection control, sanitation, and food safety regulations, following facility and regulatory agency standards.
Operate and maintain kitchen equipment and food service machinery, including slicers, ovens, steamers, and dishwashers.
Assist with menu planning and dietary modifications in collaboration with dietitians to accommodate specific patient needs.
Follow protocols for food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature monitoring to prevent contamination.
Respond professionally to meal-related concerns and special requests from patients and other customers.
Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and identify ways to improve food service efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a healthcare, hospital, or long-term care setting, including knowledge of therapeutic diets and meal planning, is preferred.
SAFE Serve Certification is preferred.

Job Summary

The Food Services Worker III is responsible for advanced food preparation, meal service coordination, and ensuring food safety compliance in a healthcare setting. This role performs complex food service duties, including specialized meal preparation, oversight of food distribution, and adherence to dietary and sanitation regulations. The Food Services Worker III may also assist in training junior staff, monitoring kitchen operations, and ensuring quality control of meals served to patients, staff, and visitors.

Essential Functions

Prepares and portions specialized meals, ensuring compliance with dietary restrictions, nutrition guidelines, and patient meal plans.
Assists in training and mentoring junior food service staff, ensuring adherence to policies and proper food handling procedures.
Coordinates food distribution, meal tray assembly, and delivery to patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Monitors kitchen operations, inventory management, and food storage procedures to maintain quality and efficiency.
Ensures compliance with infection control, sanitation, and food safety regulations, following facility and regulatory agency standards.
Operates and maintains kitchen equipment and food service machinery, including slicers, ovens, steamers, and dishwashers.
Assists in menu planning and dietary modifications, working with dietitians to accommodate specific patient needs.
Follows strict protocols for proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature monitoring to prevent contamination.
Engages in customer service and patient interaction, responding to meal-related concerns and special requests professionally.
Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives, identifying ways to enhance food service efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

3-6 years of experience in food service, nutrition services, or a related field required
Experience in a healthcare, hospital, or long-term care setting with knowledge of therapeutic diets and meal planning preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced knowledge of food preparation techniques, dietary guidelines, and meal service coordination.
Ability to train and mentor junior staff, ensuring compliance with food safety and operational protocols.
Strong understanding of infection control, sanitation, and food handling best practices.
Experience with kitchen equipment operation, food service tools, and inventory control.
Excellent customer service and communication skills to interact with patients, staff, and visitors.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency.
Strong attention to detail in portion control, tray accuracy, and adherence to dietary restrictions.

Licenses and Certifications

SAFE Serve Certification preferred

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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