Food Service Worker I - Food and Nutrition Services (Full-Time/Rotating)

Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery is an 18-bed physician-owned hospital located in Plano, Texas, serving the residents of Collin, Dallas, and Denton counties. This award-winning hospital specializes in a broad range of medical services including robotic surgery, spine surgery, joint replacement, orthopedic surgery, gynecological surgery, urological surgery, ENT procedures, spinal injections, outpatient gastrointestinal procedures, and advanced imaging studies. Designed with the comfort of a boutique hotel in mind, the facility offers patients a more personalized and pleasant healthcare experience compared to traditional hospital settings. Amenities like up-close parking and room service meals prepared by a culinary-trained chef enhance patient comfort and satisfaction. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery maintains a strong focus on compassionate care and patient engagement, striving to cultivate a culture of healing and support for patients and their families.

The Food Service Worker I position within the Food and Nutrition Services department at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, high-volume team dedicated to exceptional patient care. This full-time, day-shift role demands commitment for 40 hours a week from Tuesday through Saturday, with shifts running from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The department prides itself on producing high-quality, aesthetically appealing, and delicious food products by leveraging both creativity and comprehensive training. The Food Service Worker I plays a crucial role in supporting the delivery of nutritious meals to patients and staff, ensuring safety, sanitation, and quality standards are rigorously upheld.

Key responsibilities encompass serving food in cafeteria and patient tray lines with excellent customer service skills, assembling and retrieving patient trays, documenting food delivery times and temperature checks, performing simple food assembly tasks such as preparing salads and garnishing, and maintaining cleanliness of equipment and the dining environment. The role requires knowledge of HACCP guidelines for food safety, including proper food labeling, temperature monitoring, and use of the FIFO (First In, First Out) system to manage food stock. In addition, the worker is expected to comply with OSHA safety standards and maintain hygiene standards in both personal practice and department sanitation. This position is vital to ensuring a safe, clean, and enjoyable dining experience which directly supports patient health and well-being.

Texas Health offers a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where diversity is valued and teamwork is encouraged. Employees benefit from comprehensive perks including a 401k plan, paid time off, medical and dental coverage, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, and a student loan reimbursement program. As part of a large healthcare family with over 28,000 employees, the organization provides exceptional career growth and professional development opportunities alongside competitive benefits. Joining Texas Health means becoming part of a dedicated team focused on improving community health outcomes through excellence and compassion. If you are passionate about contributing to a patient-centered environment and ready to grow in your food service career, Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery is the ideal place to be better together.