Food Service Worker - BayPointe Hospital

Whitsons Culinary Group•Mobile, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker supports healthcare nutrition services at BayPointe Hospital by preparing, portioning, and serving meals to patients, visitors, and staff in accordance with dietary guidelines. The role helps create a supportive mealtime atmosphere and contributes to patient comfort and recovery. The position performs food preparation, meal delivery, guest service, kitchen and serving-area setup and cleaning, and sanitation tasks. Workers follow food safety procedures and applicable regulations, maintain logs and documentation, and communicate orders, dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests to the appropriate team members. The role works cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, kitchen staff, and other food service and dining room workers. This is a site-based, non-exempt position that may be part-time or full-time, with days and hours aligned to the facility’s food service schedule. Shifts include nights and weekends but no late nights; occasional extended hours may be required for special events or operational needs. Occasional travel to other locations may be needed for substitute coverage or support. On-the-job training is provided, and prior experience is not necessary to apply. Compensation is $15.45 per hour.

Requirements

Ability to speak and read English sufficiently to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements.
Ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Reliability, attention to detail, and a positive, professional image.
Willingness to learn healthcare food safety procedures.
Comfort working around patients and healthcare staff.
Ability to stand for most of the workday; frequently walk, talk, and hear; use hands and fingers to handle food, tools, and equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
Ability to work the facility’s food service schedule, which includes nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year of professional food service experience preferred; school nutrition or institutional food service experience also preferred.
ServSafe certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, and serve meals according to dietary guidelines and portion and production standards.
Deliver meals to patients and assist with basic meal service needs.
Perform food preparation, service, guest service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time.
Set up, clean, stock, and maintain kitchen, serving, and dining areas throughout the service day.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards; maintain accurate logs and documentation.
Monitor temperatures, ensure order accuracy, and maintain proper station setup and recordkeeping.
Welcome and serve guests professionally, offer informed menu recommendations, and provide guidance on allergies and dietary restrictions.
Communicate orders, dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests clearly to appropriate team members.
Work cooperatively with the Chef Manager, Lead Cook, kitchen staff, and fellow food service and dining room workers.
Follow assigned schedules and break rotations and maintain proper dress and hygiene standards.
Complete required Whitsons and government-mandated training.
Travel occasionally to other locations for substitute coverage or support, if required.