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Food Services Worker III - Days

Community Health Systems

Dothan, AL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Dietary Management, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Delivery, Food Handling Practices, Food Safety, Food Services, Healthcare, Hospital, Infection Control, Inventory Management, Long-Term Care, Maintain Compliance, Meal Plans, Mentoring, Menu Management, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Portion Control, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Staff Training, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Dothan, AL
POSTED
5 days ago
Job SummaryThe Food Services Worker III is responsible for advanced food preparation, meal service coordination, and ensuring food safety compliance in a healthcare setting. This role performs complex food service duties, including specialized meal preparation, oversight of food distribution, and adherence to dietary and sanitation regulations. The Food Services Worker III may also assist in training junior staff, monitoring kitchen operations, and ensuring quality control of meals served to patients, staff, and visitors.Essential Functions* Prepares and portions specialized meals, ensuring compliance with dietary restrictions, nutrition guidelines, and patient meal plans.* Assists in training and mentoring junior food service staff, ensuring adherence to policies and proper food handling procedures.* Coordinates food distribution, meal tray assembly, and delivery to patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.* Monitors kitchen operations, inventory management, and food storage procedures to maintain quality and efficiency.* Ensures compliance with infection control, sanitation, and food safety regulations, following facility and regulatory agency standards.* Operates and maintains kitchen equipment and food service machinery, including slicers, ovens, steamers, and dishwashers.* Assists in menu planning and dietary modifications, working with dietitians to accommodate specific patient needs.* Follows strict protocols for proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature monitoring to prevent contamination.* Engages in customer service and patient interaction, responding to meal-related concerns and special requests professionally.* Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives, identifying ways to enhance food service efficiency and patient satisfaction.* Performs other duties as assigned.* Maintains regular and reliable attendance.* Complies with all policies and standards.Qualifications* 3-6 years of experience in food service, nutrition services, or a related field required* Experience in a healthcare, hospital, or long-term care setting with knowledge of therapeutic diets and meal planning preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities* Advanced knowledge of food preparation techniques, dietary guidelines, and meal service coordination.* Ability to train and mentor junior staff, ensuring compliance with food safety and operational protocols.* Strong understanding of infection control, sanitation, and food handling best practices.* Experience with kitchen equipment operation, food service tools, and inventory control.* Excellent customer service and communication skills to interact with patients, staff, and visitors.* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency.* Strong attention to detail in portion control, tray accuracy, and adherence to dietary restrictions.Licenses and Certifications* SAFE Serve Certification preferred

About the Company

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Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
http://www.chs.net/

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