Dietary Service Worker (Full-Time)
Larkin Community Hospital•Hialeah, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Dietary Services Worker/Aide to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting daily food service operations, ensuring patients receive safe, accurate, and timely meals in accordance with physician orders, dietary guidelines, and hospital standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience in food service, healthcare, or hospitality preferred
- Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices (ServSafe certification a plus)
- Ability to read and follow diet orders and meal tickets accurately
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare and assemble patient meal trays according to prescribed diets and menu selections
- Deliver and retrieve meal trays in a timely and courteous manner
- Ensure accuracy of patient diet orders and proper food portions
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, work areas, and equipment in compliance with health and safety regulations
- Assist with food preparation, including washing, cutting, and portioning ingredients
- Follow infection control and food safety procedures at all times
- Stock supplies and maintain inventory levels as needed
- Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff
- Assist with dishwashing and waste disposal as required
- Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, OSHA, HACCP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
