Food Service Aid

Food Service Tech

NHC HealthCare Columbia | Columbia, Tennessee

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Rotating Weekends

Pay: Starting at $15.00 per hour

Join Our Team at NHC HealthCare Columbia

NHC HealthCare Columbia is seeking a dependable and caring Food Service Tech to join our dietary team! This full-time position supports quality meal service for patients and residents while helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment.

We are looking for a team-oriented individual who takes pride in providing excellent service and making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving meals according to established menus, recipes, and dietary instructions.

• Prepare meal trays and ensure meals are delivered accurately and on time.

• Assist with dining room setup, meal service, and cleanup.

• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and food service equipment.

• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, dining, storage, and food preparation areas.

• Properly store food and supplies while following safe food handling practices.

• Follow sanitation, infection control, safety, and NHC procedures.

• Provide courteous and professional service to patients, residents, families, visitors, and fellow partners.

• Assist the dietary team with additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

• Strong customer service and communication skills.

• Ability to follow food safety and sanitation procedures.

• Willingness to work the scheduled 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. shift, including rotating weekends.

• Previous food service or healthcare experience preferred but not required.

Benefits & Perks

At NHC, we value our partners and offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being.

• Competitive pay starting at $15.00 per hour

• Tuition reimbursement

• Same-day pay option

• Flexible scheduling opportunities

• Holiday incentive pay

• Earned Time Off

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Disability insurance

• Life insurance

• 401(k) with company contributions

• Uniforms

• Career development and advancement opportunities

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position, employment status, location, and applicable benefit plans.

Why NHC?

For more than 50 years, NHC has been committed to providing quality care and creating meaningful experiences for the patients, residents, families, and communities we serve.

At NHC HealthCare Columbia, you will be part of a supportive team that values compassion, teamwork, integrity, and excellence. Every role contributes to the well-being of our patients and residents, and our Food Service Techs play an important part in making each day a positive experience.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity with a consistent afternoon/evening schedule, we encourage you to apply for our Food Service Tech position at NHC HealthCare Columbia!

Apply online at NHCcare.com/careers.

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.