Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $23.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed, full-service community hospital located in Lexington, Kentucky, serving Central and Eastern Kentucky with a wide range of healthcare services. Part of CHI Saint Joseph Health and CommonSpirit Health, Saint Joseph East prioritizes compassionate, high-quality care delivered through an extensive network of hospitals and care centers. The hospital includes the Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East, with a specialized 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) focused on the health and well-being of women and newborns. The organization’s mission is rooted in its commitment to the common good, driven by thousands of healthcare professionals... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must obtain ServSafe Allergen and Food Handler Certifications within 30 days of hire if not currently certified
  • Ability to follow food safety protocols and hygiene standards
  • Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare staff
  • Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and standing for extended periods
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and safety
  • Good communication and customer service skills

Job Qualifications

  • No experience necessary
  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Current ServSafe Allergen and Food Handler Certifications within the past 12 months or certification obtained within 30 days of hire

Job Duties

  • Participates in and supports all aspects of healthcare food service operations
  • works with facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care and demonstrates excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff
  • follows healthcare food service industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes
  • avoids cross contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements
  • maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines
  • prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment
  • maintains knowledge of recipe ingredients to respond to food allergy questions or requests
  • follows organizational standards and guidelines for a high quality patient and customer experience
  • ensures proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation
  • may be responsible for cashiering, serving in the retail area, assembling, delivering and retrieving patient trays, performing cold food prep, performing utility assignments such as dish washing, washing pots and pans, maintaining equipment
  • performing catering functions and or delivering/picking up catered food
  • supporting inventory maintenance duties
  • supports and performs all department tasks as needed, including general cleaning of equipment and work areas such as cleaning the tray line, equipment, coolers, office area, and emptying trash cans

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location

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