Unit Host - Healthcare

Thomas Cuisine•Fresno, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Thomas Cuisine as a Unit Host in Fresno, California, delivering meals to patients and helping ensure their dietary needs are met. The role works closely with clinical staff to maintain accuracy and safety while providing a positive patient experience. Unit Hosts assemble and deliver meals, verify selections against dietary restrictions and physician orders, respond to patient requests, and maintain sanitation and infection-control standards. The job also includes assisting with supplies, documenting meal delivery and patient feedback, and completing other duties assigned by the manager. This is a full-time position paying $23.50 per hour. There is no set schedule, and open availability is appreciated. Weekend availability is needed; flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required. The work takes place in a hospital kitchen and patient-care environment, with regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise, and occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, and vibration. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to follow dietary guidelines and hospital protocols.
Comfort standing and walking for extended periods and lifting up to 25 lbs.
Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Basic understanding of hygiene and infection-control practices.
Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card.
Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or healthcare.

Responsibilities

Communicate with cooks and other unit hosts about meal service and needs.
Assemble and deliver meals to patient rooms accurately and on time.
Verify patient meal selections against dietary restrictions and physician orders.
Provide friendly, professional customer service to patients and staff.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards during meal delivery.
Communicate patient needs effectively with nursing and dietary teams.
Respond promptly to patient requests and resolve meal-service issues.
Handle food trays and equipment properly to prevent contamination.
Follow hospital safety and infection-control protocols.
Assist with stocking and organizing supplies in unit kitchens.
Document meal delivery and patient feedback as required.
Perform other duties and tasks assigned by the manager.