Food Service Aide-Patient Services

  • UnityPoint Health
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  • Apr 18, 2024
Full time

Job Description

The Food Service Assistant is responsible for the provision of timely, safe, and accurate meal service and clean up. The FSA promotes quality care and customer satisfaction by actively supporting the hospital mission in completing tasks. The FSA completes all job responsibilities in accordance with established procedures of the department and hospital including safety and sanitation guidelines.

Why UnityPoint Health?

  • Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
  • Benefits - Our competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
  • Development - We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
  • Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at .


  • Is aware of hospital and department compliance requirements
  • Practices safe food handling procedures, including cleaning, handling, storage, and sanitation
  • Provides excellent customer service which may include assisting patients with tray set up and customers in cafĂ© or catering, completes service recovery when necessary
  • Follows department policies on cash handling procedures
  • Promotes safe working environment
  • Uses effective communication and works as a team with all areas of the department

  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • High School degree, preferred
  • Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English
  • Knowledge of safe food-handling is desirable
  • Must be able to access intranet for email and hospital communications