Food Service Worker / Dietary / FT / Varied at Universal Health Services in Amarillo, TX

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Responsibilities Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers Position: FOOD SERVICE WORKER Position: The Food Service Worker position is responsible for the delivery and service of patient meals, sanitation in food service department including, dish washing, cart washing, pots and pan washing and emptying of trash. Follows strict sanitation guidelines set up by the State of Texas Health Department. Job Duties/Responsibilities: 1. Delivers food trays to patient’s room, and provides service to include: pouring of beverages, removing plastic covering from food, and setting the food tray so that the patient is able to reach and eat the food.2. Check patient trays before leaving the kitchen area to assure that all items ordered are on the tray. No more than one error per day is accepted.3. Gather and deliver floor stock. Rotate stock when putting away in the refrigerator on the nurse unit. Discard any out dated products.4. Washes dishes, pans, and utensils for patients, cafeteria and catering.5. Sanitizes patient’s carts daily.6. Empties trash in the food service area.7. Assures that the Dietary Department meets the State, Medicare, The Joint Commission and other regulations.8. Regularly attends and actively participates in department meetings.9. Other duties assigned Benefit Highlights: Retention Bonus Program if offered. Loan Forgiveness Program if offered. Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Pet Insurance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Qualifications Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required: 1. High school graduate or GED preferred. 2. Must successfully complete the pre-employment assessment.3. Prefer successful completion of Step One of the Certified Dietary Manager course, The Food Service Worker.4. Must be able to read and comprehend. 5. Typing and basic computer skills preferred. Physical and Sensory Requirements: 1. Ability to read and write English.2. Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and othe