Food Service Associate - Nutrition Services

Job Description

Compensation: $17.25 to $22.50 / hour(Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.)

Why Join Glens Falls Hospital?

• Shift Premiums: Extra pay for evening and weekend shifts!
• Paid Training: No experience? We will teach you everything you need to know.
• Career Launchpad: Fast-track your growth into healthcare or advanced culinary roles.

The Impact You Can Make

At Glens Falls Hospital, you do more than serve food - you deliver comfort, care, and healing. As a Food Service Associate, you are a vital part of our patient care team. You will interact directly with patients, brighten their day, and ensure they get the nutrition they need to recover. If you love a fast-paced environment and want to make a real difference in your community, you belong here.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities)

• Patient Connection: Take menu selections directly at the bedside and deliver meals with a smile
• Tray Assembly: Build accurate patient food trays using our computerized ticket system
• Cafeteria Service: Set up food stations, serve customers using proper food handling, and cashier transactions
• Inventory Management: Keep stock levels perfectly filled by organizing and rotating products in daily refrigerator and unit floor spaces
• Special Events: Help set up, decorate, and cater special hospital themes and holiday events

What You Bring to the Team (Qualifications/Experience)

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred (but not required)
• Experience: Customer service or food service experience is a plus, but not required
• Language & Math: Must be able to read, write, and understand English, alongside basic computation skills for cashiering
• People Skills: A warm personality capable of connecting with patients, guests, and coworkers
• Eager to Learn: Ability to grasp general nutrition principles and special patient diet modifications within 7-10 days