Food Service Worker - Dietary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Antonio, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker performs various jobs for patient food preparation. This role is crucial in ensuring patients receive timely and properly prepared meals. The position involves a range of tasks from food preparation to cleaning and maintaining a safe work environment within the dietary department.

Requirements

• Able to read, write and understand the English language.
• ANSI Accredited Texas Food Handler or ANSI Accredited Food Manager course or Certified Food Manager from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District.

Nice To Haves

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• 1 year in patient-feeding food service establishment

Responsibilities

• Performs duties for patient tray preparation, retail sales and catering
• Assembles patients’ trays
• Chops, slices and peels food
• Transports carts to and from the different units
• Delivers trays and snacks to the patient
• Transports food to other areas as needed
• Washes pots and pans by hand and by machine
• Cleans and sanitizes dishes
• Operates, cleans and sanitizes necessary equipment
• Sweeps and mops all areas of the department
• Collects and disposes of trash
• Stocks and cleans nourishment rooms/refrigerators as assigned
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe work environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED