Food Services Attendant

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UT Southwestern is hiring a Food Services Attendant to support day-to-day hospital operations at Zale Lipshy and Clements University Hospitals. The role helps provide patients with daily meals that meet their dietary needs and supports the medical center’s commitment to high-quality, efficient care. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with daytime and mid-day/evening shift options. Eligible full-time employees receive the benefits package, including employer-paid medical insurance.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service and strong communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

• High school education or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Experience in commercial food service operations or other service-related work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up patient tray carts on each floor according to established policies and procedures, and deliver late trays in a timely manner.
• Help break down the tray line and clean according to assigned time and duties.
• Serve in an assigned position on the patient tray assembly line according to the established schedule.
• Prepare equipment and food for the patient tray line using established procedures.
• Collect, process, and dispose of trash from the patient tray line and dish room.
• Wash patient and cafe trays, and sort, stack, and return flatware, china, and trays to their proper locations.
• Participate in educational programs and in-service meetings, attend required meetings, and alert a supervisor to issues involving patients, equipment, or food.
• Monitor and document equipment temperatures according to established procedures.
• Verify the patient's name and room number on the menu and alert Nursing Services if the menu and name on the door do not correspond.
• Complete and maintain job performance requirements and standards outlined in the Career Ladder Program and Position Time and Duties.
• Maintain standards in the Disciplinary Points Section of the Career Ladder Program.

Benefits

• Healthcare, paid time off, and paid holidays for eligible employees.
• On-site childcare.
• Wage and merit increases.
• Employer-paid medical insurance for eligible full-time employees.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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