About the role
If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site. Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply. Food Service Specialist - UH Lakewood (6a - 6:30p)
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location UH Lakewood Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Department Food Service UHLMC
Position Type Full time
Work Schedule 6:00AM - 6:30PM
Hours Per Week 40
Job Description Join Our Rockstar Food Service Team! Are you someone who enjoys making people smile and believes good food is part of good care? We’re looking for a dependable, upbeat team player to help serve patients with care, kindness, and a touch of flavor!
As a Food Service Specialist Team Member , you'll be the friendly face behind the scenes (and sometimes right at the bedside!) making sure meals are delivered with care, special diets are handled with precision, and every tray is just right. From menu selections to surprise snack runs and delivering supplements that help our patients heal, you’ll play a key role in the daily experience of those we serve.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Helping patients choose their meals
- Assembling, delivering, and picking up trays (you’ll get your steps in!)
- Making sure special requests and dietary needs are met
- Delivering snacks and supplements between meals (yes, you’re the snack hero)
- Stocking units with essentials
- Assisting in basic food prep and service
- Being a friendly, caring presence on the floor
What You’ll Need
- High school diploma or GED (as of August 1, 2019)
- A valid Food Handler’s Permit (or be willing to get one within 30 days)
- Basic math skills (don’t worry, no calculus here)
- A positive attitude and ability to get along with all kinds of people
- Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team
- The strength to lift up to 50 lbs and move carts (built-in gym session!)
- Good motor skills – you'll be bending, lifting, twisting, and reaching on the job
- Strong verbal communication – you’ll be talking with patients, nurses, and coworkers
- Comfortable using the phone
- A kind, empathetic approach with everyone you meet
Bonus Points (Preferred But Not Required)
- One year of experience in an institutional food service setting
If you love making a difference, enjoy working with food, and want to be part of a team that cares just as much about kindness as it does about quality, we’d love to meet you!
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