Food Service Worker, Patient Server, Dietary,FT

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, known for its extensive network comprising 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices spread across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. The organization is widely recognized for its internationally renowned centers of excellence in various specialized fields such as cancer treatment, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. Baptist Health thrives on a strong faith-based mission that prioritizes medical excellence, supported robustly by philanthropy and a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare. For over 26 years, Baptist Health has received honors for workplace excellence, being named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For consecutively, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, it proudly stood as the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida with 63 high-performing honors.

What truly differentiates Baptist Health is its people. The organization fosters personal connections among colleagues beyond the workplace environment and cultivates meaningful, compassionate relationships with patients and their families, stretching beyond mere clinical care. Many staff members bring a personal understanding born from their own experiences as patients, motivating their unwavering commitment to compassion and quality care. The organizational culture is deeply rooted in a strong sense of purpose where every team member plays a vital role in positively impacting lives, emphasizing collective dedication to caring for people.

Baptist Health is equally committed to the growth and support of its employees throughout their careers. Guided by a 'grow our own' philosophy, it offers clear career pathways paired with comprehensive health and wellness resources designed to reduce employees' out-of-pocket healthcare costs significantly. Benefits include tuition reimbursement to promote continued education and professional advancement, alongside wellness programs that can help eliminate medical plan deductibles. This holistic approach reinforces the organization's commitment to nurturing long-term fulfilling careers for its employees while enabling them to make a meaningful impact on the communities they serve.

The Food Service Worker role at Baptist Health is essential in maintaining the health and satisfaction of patients and guests. This position involves preparing, assembling, and delivering patient meals in strict compliance with quality, service, infection control, and food safety standards. The role requires delivering stock supplies to patient floor kitchens, serving guests with positive customer relations, and replenishing used foods and supplies as needed. Additionally, sanitation duties and dishroom responsibilities are integral parts of the daily task list to ensure a clean and safe food service environment. The Food Service Worker also handles cashier duties for food sales in the cafeteria following established policies, sets up and serves meals for corporate retail, catering, and other dining outlets, and participates in decorating buffet and reception tables.

This position demands a multi-skilled individual capable of working independently who can perform all food service functions confidently and support the training of others. It is a role deeply connected to ensuring the comfort, safety, and satisfaction of every customer, making a significant difference in their overall experience with Baptist Health. The estimated pay range for this position is $16.00 - $19.49 per hour, depending on experience.