Food Server and Delivery Driver

Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.

As a key member of the Forefront Healthcare team, you will play a dual role in providing exceptional food service and delivery for Pine Rest Christian Mental Health. This hybrid position combines responsibilities as a Driver and Server, ensuring meals, snacks, and floor stock are delivered and served with professionalism, care, and adherence to food safety standards. You will serve as a liaison between the food service department and patient units, delivering meals and snacks, stocking units, and setting up service areas to meet the dietary needs of patients.

Key Responsibilities:

Driving and Delivery:

• Safely transport patient meal carts and snacks to designated units on time.
• Follow hospital policies and best practices for safety while driving and loading/unloading trucks.
• Communicate effectively to address any issues with deliveries or schedules.

Food Service:

• Assist in setting up service areas and patient trays for meal service while adhering to food safety guidelines.
• Serve meals, ensuring all dietary restrictions and preferences are followed.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of service areas and equipment.

General Responsibilities:

• Stock patient units with meals, snacks, and supplies.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and storage protocols in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service in all interactions with patients, staff, and team members.
• Assist with additional tasks as assigned, including cross-functional kitchen duties.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• 1 year of food service or delivery experience preferred.
• Strong customer service, organizational, and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking).

Competencies:

• Positive attitude and strong attention to detail.
• Desire to serve patients with empathy and professionalism.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and problem-solve.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to work in varying environments, including kitchen and delivery settings.

Compensation:
Hourly Wage: $17.00 - $18.50, based on experience.

Benefit Conditions:

• Full-time employees eligible for benefits.

Wage: $17.00 - $18.50

AAP/EEO Statement:

Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.