Food Service Worker, Dietary, FT,Varies - South Miami, FL

Baptist Health stands as the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, boasting a vast network comprising 12 hospitals, over 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices located across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Recognized for its faith-based mission and dedication to medical excellence, Baptist Health brings compassionate, high-quality care to communities through its internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. The organization’s commitment to quality has earned it repeated accolades such as being named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For over the past 25 years. In the most recent 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, securing 45 high-performing honors. What sets Baptist Health apart is its people. The organization fosters a culture where personal connections among colleagues and meaningful relationships with patients and their families are paramount to its mission. Many team members share experiences similar to those of their patients, fueling a culture rooted in empathy, compassion, and a dedication to quality care. This supportive and purpose-driven environment ensures every staff member contributes to making a positive impact through their work, creating a team spirit that emphasizes "we're all in" when it comes to caring for people. The role of Patient Food Service Attendant at Baptist Health is both vital and multi-faceted, focusing on the safety, comfort, and satisfaction of patients and guests. This role involves preparing, assembling, and delivering patient meals that meet rigorous standards of quality, service, infection control, and food safety. The individual will ensure stock supplies arrive efficiently to patient floor kitchens, maintain positive guest relations by serving with professionalism and care, and replenish used foods and supplies to keep dining areas fully operational. Sanitation duties are a fundamental part of daily responsibilities, along with dish room tasks as assigned, ensuring hygienic and well-maintained food service environments. In addition to patient meal service, the Food Service Attendant will also handle cash transactions for guest trays and food sales in the hospital cafeteria, strictly following established policies and procedures. This role supports various other dining outlets including corporate retail, catering services, and specialty areas such as the Doctors Dining Room. Additional duties include setting up and serving meals, decorating buffet and reception tables, and supporting coworkers to ensure high standards of food preparation and service are consistently met. This position is entry-level and ideal for candidates with less than one year of experience who possess a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent training. Compensation for this role ranges between $16.00 and $16.75 per hour, depending on experience. Successful candidates must obtain Food Safety Certification within 90 days of employment and demonstrate excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Baptist Health embraces diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants including those with disabilities and veterans. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join a renowned healthcare system committed to enriching community health and improving lives through dedicated service and teamwork.

• High school diploma GED or equivalent training or experience required
• Food safety certification completion required within 90 days of job entry
• Less than 1 year of experience