Food Service Worker I - Part Time (24 hours per week)

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is nationally recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. As a premier healthcare facility, the hospital employs a highly skilled staff comprising full-time academic faculty and community physicians from the Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a dedicated team of residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals. Renowned for its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital proudly holds the distinction of being the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This accolade signifies the hospital’s commitment to providing the highest standards of nursing care and patient excellence.

The Department of Food and Nutrition at Barnes-Jewish Hospital plays a vital role in supporting patient care and overall hospital experience. This department encompasses a broad range of service areas including Patient Nutrition Services, Retail dining, and Catering services across both the hospital's North and South Campuses. These include the Queeny Tower Restaurant, three cafeterias, and three coffee bars aimed at catering to the nutritional needs of patients, visitors, and hospital staff. The department ensures that every meal served is aligned with clinical nutrition guidelines to improve patient outcomes and promote healing during hospital stays. Opportunities range across various skill levels, from entry-level roles to licensed and certified management positions.

The Food Service Worker position at Barnes-Jewish Hospital involves a variety of important food-related tasks within the Plaza West Tower. This part-time position offers 24 hours per week, with shifts requiring availability for both AM and PM rotations, including weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule. The hourly pay ranges from $16.75 to $20.06, depending on qualifications and relevant work experience. Employees in this role are eligible for benefits and daily pay options, making it a flexible and rewarding position for individuals looking to contribute to patient care in a meaningful way.

The core responsibilities of this role include assembling patient trays in compliance with dietary orders, setting up service areas with the necessary food, utensils, and garnishments, practicing food portion control, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards, operating cash registers in some locations, and assisting with customer requests. Importantly, the job may also involve food preparation duties and requires adherence to food safety protocols and hospital standards.

This position requires delivering excellent customer service in a professional and friendly manner, ensuring that meals are prepared and served according to specific menu and dietary guidelines. Food Service Workers are expected to maintain an organized and sanitary work environment, properly using equipment and materials to guarantee high standards of hygiene and safety. While no prior experience is required, candidates with a high school diploma or GED are preferred, demonstrating a foundational level of education conducive to success in this role.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital supports its employees with a comprehensive benefits package that promotes their physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance and legal services, disability insurance paid by the employer, an annual 4 percent automatic retirement contribution, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, tuition assistance from day one, access to a dedicated learning and development institute, flexible spending accounts, paid time off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time, and adoption assistance. This benefits package reflects Barnes-Jewish Hospital's commitment to recruiting and retaining top talent while nurturing a supportive work environment.

Overall, joining Barnes-Jewish Hospital as a Food Service Worker offers an enriching opportunity to support healthcare delivery through quality food service. This dynamic role combines customer service, food safety, and teamwork within a highly respected healthcare institution. Those who are dedicated to making a difference through nutrition and patient support would find this position rewarding and impactful.