Food Service Worker I

Overview

Join our dedicated Food and Nutrition Services team! We are looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented individual to play a vital role in our patient care experience. In this position, you will do much more than deliver meals; you will serve as a key liaison between our kitchen and patient care units, directly contributing to the health, recovery, and comfort of our patients.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and deliver patient meal trays, including regular and modified diets.
• Follow color-coded menus and diet guidelines to ensure safe, accurate meals.
• Work as part of a team on the tray line to keep meal service running smoothly.
• Prepare and deliver nourishments and tube feedings according to standard procedures.
• Assemble and deliver late trays as needed.
• Stock, organize, and restock food and supplies throughout meal service.
• Assist with dish room duties, sanitation, and general kitchen support.
• Help in other areas of the department as needed (cafeteria, salads, pots & pans).
• Communicate food service concerns with kitchen leads, dietitians, and management.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Must speak, read, and understand English.
• Must obtain Food Handler Certificate within 60 days of hire.

Pay & Schedule

• Salary range: $15.15–$21.00/hr
• Shift: Monday–Friday, 4:00PM–7:00PM (2 days a week) + rotating weekends 6:00AM–2:30PM