Unit Host - Healthcare
About The Position
Thomas Cuisine is hiring a full-time Unit Host in Fresno, California, to deliver meals to hospital patients and help ensure their dietary needs are met. The position pays $23.50 per hour. The Unit Host works with clinical, nursing, and dietary staff to provide accurate, timely meal service and a positive patient experience while following food safety, sanitation, hospital safety, and infection control protocols. The schedule is not set; open availability is appreciated, and weekend availability is needed. Evenings and holidays may also be required as needed. The role involves assembling and delivering meals, checking selections against dietary restrictions and physician orders, responding to patient requests, and documenting meal delivery and feedback. It also includes maintaining cleanliness, handling trays and equipment safely, and stocking and organizing supplies in unit kitchens. The work takes place in a kitchen and healthcare environment and involves extended standing and walking, lifting, and repetitive tasks. The employer describes its workplace as supportive and collaborative and offers opportunities for growth.
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 pounds.
- 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 is a plus.
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 with nursing and dietary teams about patient needs.
- 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 as assigned by the manager.
Benefits
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid parental leave
- Paid baby bonding leave
- Paid elder care leave
- Accrued paid time off
- Holiday premium pay
- Three medical plans (Blue Cross)
- Prescription coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Reimbursed wellness massages (portion of cost)
- Voluntary HSA with company match
- Voluntary FSA
- Free employee assistance program (behavioral health support)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Company-paid accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) policy
- Voluntary short-term disability
- Voluntary employee, spouse, and/or child life insurance with AD&D
- Referral bonus system
- Supportive, collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
