Food Service Worker - Learning Center for the Deaf

Healthcare Food Service Worker – Serve with Compassion!

 

Do you enjoy helping others and want a job that supports health and healing in your community? Join our healthcare nutrition team as a Food Service Worker and play a vital role in providing comforting, nutritious meals to patients, visitors, and staff—every day of the week!

 

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare, portion, and serve meals according to dietary guidelines
• Deliver meals to patients and assist with basic meal service needs
• Set up, clean, and maintain kitchen and serving areas
• Follow strict food safety and sanitation protocols
• Contribute to a friendly, supportive mealtime atmosphere

Why This Job Matters:

• Help nourish patients and support their recovery
• Be part of a compassionate, professional team
• Flexible shifts – includes nights and weekends, but no late nights
• On-the-job training – no experience necessary
• Make a meaningful impact every shift

We’re Looking For:

• A caring, team-focused attitude
• Reliability and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn healthcare food safety procedures
• Comfort working around patients and healthcare staff

Why Join Us? 

• Competitive pay + opportunities for growth 

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirement 

• Paid time off  

About Us:
At Whitsons we understand that meals are more than just nutrition—they’re a part of the healing process. Our food service team works hard to bring comfort and care to every tray we serve. If you’re looking for a job where your work truly matters, we’d love to meet you.

 

Apply today and help serve health and hope—at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.

 

$17-$19/hour

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES 

Education 

• Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required. 

 

Experience 

• Minimum 1 year of professional food service experience preferred; school nutrition or institutional food service experience also preferred. 

 

Certifications 

• ServSafe certification preferred but not required. 

 

Other Qualifications 

• Ability to speak and read English sufficient to understand and perform job assignments, follow recipes, and comply with safety requirements. 

• Always presents a positive and professional image; ability to work effectively as part of a food service team in a fast-paced kitchen environment. 

  

Core Competencies 

• Food Safety & Compliance: Consistently follows food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory standards; maintains accurate logs and documentation and complies with all Whitsons policies at all times. 

• Execution & Reliability: Completes assigned food preparation, service, and sanitation tasks accurately and on time; follows portion and production standards to ensure consistent, high-quality meal service every shift. 

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates care in portioning, temperature monitoring, station setup, and recordkeeping; ensures every station is stocked, clean, and properly