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Bridgeport Hospital is a part of the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS), which is dedicated to delivering exemplary healthcare services centered around patient needs. Located in Connecticut, Bridgeport Hospital is renowned for its commitment to providing comprehensive medical care that is safe, compassionate, and effective. The hospital operates with a clear mission to support health and wellness in the communities it serves by implementing a patient-centered approach to medical care. It is recognized for achieving benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home, a designation that underscores its dedication to coordinated care and improved patient outcomes.

At Bridgeport Hospital, every employee is expected to embody the core values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. These core values are fundamental principles that guide daily activities and professional conduct. Being part of Bridgeport Hospital means joining a team that prioritizes the patient experience and strives for continuous quality improvement. Each member of the staff is considered an integral part of the patient care team, contributing to collaborative efforts designed to enhance access to healthcare, promote continuity, and provide comprehensive care.

This job opportunity is for the position of Food Service Assistant, a role that operates under the guidance of the Food & Nutrition Supervisor or Clinical Nutrition Manager. The food service team plays a critical role in the hospital’s mission by ensuring patients receive nutritious meals tailored to their individual care plans. The Food Service Assistant is responsible for assisting in food transportation and distribution to patients, maintaining a clean and sanitary environment, and adhering to safety standards.

This position offers a meaningful way to contribute directly to patient wellness by supporting proper nutrition and food safety. The Food Service Assistant helps prepare the workstation before mealtimes, assembles and distributes patient trays, and ensures timely and accurate food delivery and retrieval. Additionally, the role involves performing cleaning and sanitation duties to uphold the highest health standards within patient and preparation areas.

Employees in this role must ensure safety precautions are enacted to protect patients, staff, and visitors, enforcing departmental safety protocols. This position also requires flexibility to perform additional duties assigned by supervisors or management as needed to support the smooth functioning of food service operations.

Bridgeport Hospital encourages individuals who are committed to patient-centered care and possess good interpersonal skills to apply. The role requires physical stamina as it involves lifting food trays and supplies, frequent walking, standing, and occasional stooping and crouching. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in English and demonstrate a willingness to engage in a team-oriented environment.

Joining Bridgeport Hospital means becoming part of a well-established healthcare system that values employee contributions and fosters a culture of respect and accountability. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity among its workforce, embracing an inclusive environment that helps all employees thrive. This position reflects a dedication to community health through food service excellence, ensuring that nutritional needs are met in a respectful and efficient manner for every patient served.