Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, renowned for its comprehensive network of 12 hospitals, over 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. As a leader in healthcare, Baptist Health is dedicated to providing exceptional medical care supported by a faith-based mission of excellence and compassion. The organization boasts internationally recognized centers of excellence in areas such as cancer treatment, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. For 25 years, Baptist Health has been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, reflecting its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging work environment. In addition, in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health earned 45 high-performing honors, positioning it as the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida.
What distinguishes Baptist Health is its people. The organization emphasizes creating meaningful connections between colleagues and patients, cultivating a community where empathy and understanding are at the core of the care process. Many employees share first-hand experiences with patients, fueling a culture deeply rooted in compassion, respect, and high-quality care. This purpose-driven environment ensures that every team member contributes to making a positive impact, prioritizing the safety, comfort, and satisfaction of those served. Joining Baptist Health means becoming part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration while maintaining an unwavering dedication to improving health outcomes throughout the region.
The Food Service Worker role at Baptist Health plays a vital part in supporting patient care by ensuring the delivery and preparation of meals meet the highest standards of quality, service, and safety. This position is responsible for preparing, assembling, and delivering patient meals, maintaining strict adherence to infection control and food safety protocols. The role extends to delivering stock supplies to patient floor kitchens, serving guests, and maintaining positive customer relations. Additionally, the Food Service Worker replenishes used foods and supplies, completes sanitation duties, and performs dish room responsibilities. Handling transactions for food sales as a cashier in the cafeteria and setting up and serving meals for various dining outlets such as corporate retail, catering, and the Doctors Dining Room are also key duties. The role requires flexibility and cross-training in multiple aspects of food service to support coworkers and contribute to the training of new staff members.
This position necessitates independence and reliability, ensuring that all functions related to food preparation and service are executed efficiently and safely. The Food Service Worker directly impacts the patient experience by promoting comfort and satisfaction and plays a multi-dimensional role in upholding Baptist Health's legacy of excellence in healthcare service.
What distinguishes Baptist Health is its people. The organization emphasizes creating meaningful connections between colleagues and patients, cultivating a community where empathy and understanding are at the core of the care process. Many employees share first-hand experiences with patients, fueling a culture deeply rooted in compassion, respect, and high-quality care. This purpose-driven environment ensures that every team member contributes to making a positive impact, prioritizing the safety, comfort, and satisfaction of those served. Joining Baptist Health means becoming part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration while maintaining an unwavering dedication to improving health outcomes throughout the region.
The Food Service Worker role at Baptist Health plays a vital part in supporting patient care by ensuring the delivery and preparation of meals meet the highest standards of quality, service, and safety. This position is responsible for preparing, assembling, and delivering patient meals, maintaining strict adherence to infection control and food safety protocols. The role extends to delivering stock supplies to patient floor kitchens, serving guests, and maintaining positive customer relations. Additionally, the Food Service Worker replenishes used foods and supplies, completes sanitation duties, and performs dish room responsibilities. Handling transactions for food sales as a cashier in the cafeteria and setting up and serving meals for various dining outlets such as corporate retail, catering, and the Doctors Dining Room are also key duties. The role requires flexibility and cross-training in multiple aspects of food service to support coworkers and contribute to the training of new staff members.
This position necessitates independence and reliability, ensuring that all functions related to food preparation and service are executed efficiently and safely. The Food Service Worker directly impacts the patient experience by promoting comfort and satisfaction and plays a multi-dimensional role in upholding Baptist Health's legacy of excellence in healthcare service.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Food safety certification required within 90 days of job entry
- Excellent customer service skills
- Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Minimum 2 years of customer service experience, preferably within food and nutrition
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Food safety certification required within 90 days of job entry
- Excellent customer service skills
- Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Minimum 2 years of customer service experience, preferably within food and nutrition
Job Duties
- Prepare, assemble, and deliver patient meals in accordance with quality, service, infection control, and food safety standards
- Delivers stock supplies to the patient floor kitchens
- Serves guests, maintaining positive customer/guest relations
- Appropriately replenishes used foods and supplies
- Completes sanitation duties
- Perform dish room duties as assigned, daily
- Collects payments for guest trays
- Handles transactions for food sales in the cafeteria, as a cashier, in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Sets up and serves meals for corporate retail, catering, Doctors Dining Room, and other dining outlets
- Decorates buffet and reception tables as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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