Food Service Assistant PRN

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is a leading 237-bed acute care hospital located in Charlotte County, Florida. With a strong commitment to the community that spans over four decades, the hospital provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services including emergency care, an accredited cancer program, a stroke center of excellence, a chest pain center, an orthopedic and spine center, wound management, hyperbaric medicine, inpatient and outpatient surgery, cardiovascular surgery, sports and rehabilitation services, and various outpatient programs. Known for its culture of compassion, respect, and service, HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital collaborates with over 350 area physicians and has been recognized among America’s top 100 hospitals, making it one of the premier healthcare institutions in the region. Moreover, HCA Healthcare, the parent organization, is recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times, reflecting its dedication to ethical practices and community responsibility. Over recent years, HCA Healthcare has contributed approximately $3.7 billion towards charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses, demonstrating its commitment to making healthcare accessible to all.

The role of Food Service Assistant PRN at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital plays a vital part in delivering quality care by ensuring efficient preparation and serving of food within the hospital environment. This position is designed for individuals who want to support the hospital’s food service operations on a PRN (pro re nata, or as needed) basis, offering flexibility while contributing to the overall patient and visitor experience. The Food Service Assistant is responsible for various tasks including preparing food items through washing, peeling, shredding, slicing, and mixing, operating dishwashers, assisting with cleaning kitchen areas, handling food stocking, serving food in the cafeteria and patient rooms, and supporting the meal tray assembly line based on menu directives. Additionally, this role requires strict adherence to Standard Precautions and the use of personal protective equipment to maintain safety and hygiene standards. No previous experience is required for this position, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking entry-level roles in food service within a healthcare setting.

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital offers an attractive and competitive total rewards package for the Food Service Assistant PRN position. Benefits include comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services, wellbeing support that covers free counseling and referral services, paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and various leaves of absence. Employees also gain access to substantial savings and retirement resources such as a 401(k) plan with a 100 percent match on 3 percent to 9 percent of pay (based on years of service), an employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling. Education support is extended through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits include fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts. This extensive package reflects the hospital's commitment to investing in their team members' health, career growth, and overall wellbeing, making it an excellent workplace for those who wish to grow personally and professionally within the healthcare industry.