Food Service Worker - Per Diem - JDCH

Memorial Healthcare System, located in Hollywood, Florida, is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and quality of life for the people entrusted to its care. As a well-established health system, Memorial Healthcare consistently demonstrates an unwavering commitment to its service vision, which forms the foundation of what is known as The Memorial Experience. The organization prides itself on offering comprehensive healthcare services, engaging in continuous improvement, and fostering a compassionate environment for patients, families, and staff alike. The healthcare system operates multiple facilities specializing in a broad range of medical areas, emphasizing patient-centered care and the latest advancements in healthcare technology. As an employer, Memorial Healthcare System values diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion, supporting veterans, individuals with disabilities, and candidates from various backgrounds without discrimination. The role of Food Service Worker at Memorial Healthcare System is integral to maintaining the standard of quality and cleanliness expected within a hospital and healthcare environment. This position involves performing a variety of food service functions that support the delivery of excellent patient care and overall dining experience. The Food Service Worker is responsible for preparing food, replenishing workstations, and completing assigned kitchen activities to ensure that food services run smoothly throughout the day. A key component of this role is adherence to strict food safety, sanitation, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines to protect patients and staff from potential foodborne illnesses. Additionally, Food Service Workers assist customers, which may include patients, families, and hospital staff, with food requests, ensuring excellent customer service and responsiveness. This position requires the ability to think critically and exercise decisive judgment while working mostly independently in a fast-paced and occasionally stressful healthcare environment. It also involves physical activities such as bending, stooping, climbing, lifting light loads, and pushing or pulling equipment, which makes physical stamina important. The job typically requires working during daytime shifts and involves exposure to various physical and environmental conditions that include biohazards, hazardous chemicals, wet surfaces, and moving mechanical parts, demanding strict attention to safety protocols. Candidates do not need prior experience or a degree to apply, but they must be prepared to comply with the regulatory standards expected in a healthcare food service setting. Memorial Healthcare System emphasizes accountability, accuracy, food preparation skills, kitchen sanitation, customer service, meal delivery, and adaptability to change, reflecting its patient and family-centered approach to care. The organization offers a healthy work environment that supports professional growth and values the contributions of every team member. Staff are encouraged to engage in continuing education and benefit from a workplace that respects standards of behavior and promotes a positive, safety-conscious culture. As a member of the Memorial Healthcare team, Food Service Workers contribute to creating a safe, clean, and pleasant dining environment, thus enhancing the overall patient experience and supporting the broader mission of the healthcare institution. Prospective employees should be prepared for a dynamic role that is physically engaging and focused on service excellence, all within one of South Florida's most respected healthcare systems.

• No degree or any other education earned
• no experience required
• ability to work in a stressful environment
• ability to perform physical activities such as bending, stooping, climbing, lifting/carrying up to 75 lbs
• strong accountability
• punctuality
• ability to follow food safety protocols
• willingness to work day shifts