Food and Nutritional Services Worker

About the role

Your Experience Matters At Jefferson Regional Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve. The Food and Nutritional Services Worker is responsible for preparing and delivering meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting food service operations to ensure quality, safety, and satisfaction for patients and staff. Jefferson Regional Medical Center is a 76‑bed hospital located in Pine Bluff, AR, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare food trays for general and therapeutic diets, including special diet items as required.
• Verify tray accuracy and deliver trays or snacks to patient care units as requested.
• Clean and maintain the kitchen, storage areas, and food preparation equipment.
• Wash, sanitize, and store trays, dishes, and utensils.
• Set up the serving line with cold foods, condiments, utensils, and serving containers according to menus and instructions.
• Stock and store food items and maintain appropriate supply levels for upcoming meals.
• Assist with inventorying and storing incoming food supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health‑savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off
• Income‑protection programs, such as life, accident, critical‑injury insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications

Must maintain high standards for cleanliness, accuracy, and service. Requires the ability to work under pressure and follow safety and sanitation procedures.

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Prior food service or customer service experience preferred.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to manage multiple tasks under pressure.