Food Service Assistant

Wellpath • Columbia, SC

407d • $29,245 - $32,490

About The Position

The Food Service Assistant plays a crucial role in providing high-quality meals to patients and staff in a healthcare setting. This position involves collaboration with kitchen staff to ensure food safety, cleanliness, and adherence to dietary requirements, all while contributing to a compassionate and mission-driven environment focused on serving vulnerable populations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year food production experience in a commercial, military, or institutional setting is preferred.
• Experience in the field of corrections/detainee management and prior correctional food service training is preferred.
• ServSafe certification highly preferred; must obtain ServSafe Certification within three (3) months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in corrections or detainee management food service training.

Responsibilities

• Serves portions of food on trays or plates following assigned diets, ensuring safe food practices such as temperature monitoring and cross-contamination prevention.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work environment, including proper cleaning of kitchen equipment according to a daily and weekly schedule.
• Completes HACCP workbook, production records, and temperature logs for all food items.
• Reports any equipment repairs to the Food Service Supervisor and meets personal hygiene and infection control policies.
• Works as a team member in the hospital's kitchen to ensure quality meals are served to patients and staff, and reports pertinent information to management for follow-up.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k plan
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED