Food Service Worker II

Overview:

The Food Service Worker II provides safe, timely, and accurate preparation, assembly, delivery, and service of meals and food items for patients, residents, catering, and guests. This role also serves as a liaison between patients, nursing staff, and the Food and Nutrition Services Department, coordinating food requests, assisting with menus, and ensuring proper food handling, sanitation, and cash handling procedures. Responsibilities include preparing and serving meals, stocking supplies, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, operating registers, and providing excellent customer service.

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.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

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:

• Prepare, assemble, and deliver patient trays, snacks, and nourishments per diet specifications  
• Serve patients, guests, and cafeteria customers with excellent customer service  
• Follow portion control, cash handling, and regulatory standards (HIPAA, OSHA, TJC)  
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, equipment, and carts  
• Stock patient units, retail areas, and storage rooms, and monitor food and equipment temperatures  

Qualifications:

Education:   

• Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent required.  
• Preferred: High School Diploma/GED  

Experience:   

• Food Handler Certification • SERVSAFE upon hire  
• IA/IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.   
• IA/IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing Care required within 90 days of hire.   
• Basic Life Support • American Heart Association *Required for PACE only 

License(s)/Certification(s):  

• None