Regional West Medical Center is seeking a dependable and team-oriented Food Service Assistant to support the daily operations of our Dietary Department. This role is essential in providing safe, timely, and nutritious meals to patients, staff, and visitors in a healthcare environment. Food Service Assistants work across multiple areas including food preparation, tray line, cafeteria service, dish room, and room service operations while maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer service.

A Day in the Life of a Food Service AssistantAs a Food Service Assistant, youll help prepare and serve meals while supporting patients, staff, and visitors. Your day may include working on the tray line, delivering and picking up patient meal trays, and assisting in the cafeteria.

Youll help keep meals accurate by following diet orders and special requests and may assist with tray delivery for patients in isolation, following proper training. Youll also help maintain a clean and safe work environment by washing dishes, sanitizing equipment, and properly handling and storing food.

Throughout your shift, youll provide friendly customer service and step in where needed to support department operations.

QualificationsEducationMust be able to read, understand, and follow verbal and written instructionsExperiencePrevious food service experience preferred but not requiredCertificationServSafe certification preferred (or ability to obtain) Work RequirementsAbility to stand and walk for extended periods, including entire shiftsAbility to lift and move heavy items from floor to waist levelAbility to work safely around kitchen equipment, cleaning chemicals, and hot surfacesStrong attention to cleanliness, safety, and detailPositive attitude and teamwork skillsAbility to provide excellent customer serviceFlexibility to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidaysWhy Join Regional West Medical Center?

Contribute directly to patient care and comfortSupportive, team-based work environmentStable employment in a healthcare settingCompetitive compensation and benefits packageA conditional job offer is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug test and background checks. A Physical Capacity Profile may be required for some positions.