Food Service Worker

Tucson, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $14.00 - $17.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Job Description

Banner Health is a leading healthcare organization recognized for its commitment to excellence and innovation in patient care. With a reputation as a Great Place To Work-certified employer, Banner Health offers rewarding career opportunities within a dynamic and supportive environment. Located in Tucson, Arizona, Banner Health operates Banner - University Medical Center South, a comprehensive academic medical center equipped with specialized services such as a state-designated trauma center, Behavioral Health Pavilion, and a Cardiac Receiving Center. The hospital also emphasizes senior-friendly care and advanced treatment for chronic conditions like diabetes and orthopedics, supported by experienced physicians affiliated with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.\n\nThe Food Service Worker role at Banner Health is essential in maintaining high standards of food service quality and operational efficiency within the hospital's culinary and nutrition department. This full-time position requires flexibility, with varied scheduled days and hours to meet the needs of the facility. The Food Service Worker supports daily food operation activities including cleaning, food preparation, patient trayline service, and retail cafe responsibilities. This role is critical in ensuring that meals are prepared accurately according to portion control guidelines and quality standards, maintaining cleanliness of kitchenware and food preparation areas, and adhering strictly to food safety regulations through temperature monitoring and proper stock rotation.\n\nWorking closely with patients, staff, and customers, the Food Service Worker must exhibit strong customer service skills and attention to detail while thriving in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Additional tasks may include meal delivery to patient units, catering support for events, and cash register operation in retail settings. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute directly to patient well-being and satisfaction through the delivery of nutritious and safely handled food service. Banner Health’s inclusive work culture encourages employees to grow professionally, supported by ongoing training and resources. Joining Banner Health means becoming part of an organization dedicated to improving lives through quality healthcare and community engagement.

Job Requirements

Ability to learn and follow established policy and procedures
Ability to read and understand written and verbal instruction
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to provide customer service
Must be able to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required
Ability to operate POS system or cash register when applicable
For Banner Staffing Services team members, food handlers card required within 30 days of hire unless exempted by location
Employees at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital and Olive Branch Senior Center must possess Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at time of hire and maintain for employment duration
Must sign Arizona Criminal History Affidavit upon hire

Job Qualifications

Ability to learn and follow established policy and procedures
Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions
Effective communication skills
Customer service oriented
Knowledge of food handling regulations and willingness to pass certification tests
Previous experience in food service preferred
Additional related education or experience preferred
Ability to follow instructions for the use of cleaning chemicals
For Banner Behavioral Health Hospital and Olive Branch Senior Center employees, possession of an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Basic math skills for cash register operation if applicable

Job Duties

Set up work station and prepare all assigned foods and nourishments in correct quantities following established procedures and portion control standards
Clean and sanitize dishes, flatware, trays, cups, glasses, cooking utensils, designated equipment, and kitchen areas, disposing of all waste materials
Maintain par levels of foods and supplies, order and restock items, rotate food stocks, and check expiration dates
Check and record food and equipment temperatures according to defined procedures and report discrepancies
Deliver meals, nourishments, late trays, and tube feedings to units and return excess nourishments as requested
Assist in catering or special event service
Handle cash register transactions and retail cafe operations if applicable
Interact with food service department personnel, hospital staff, patients, and families while following work routines, providing good customer service and maintaining sanitation standards
Follow instructions and guidelines for use of cleaning chemicals and safely work in physical contact with them