Food Service Specialist

Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission – it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Why Southcoast Health? Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted “Best Place to Work” for 7 years in a row! Position Title: Food Service Specialist Hours: Per Diem Shift: Day/Evening shift with holiday rotation; Hours vary Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA Job Responsibilities Perform a variety of duties including but not limited to: prepare short‑order foods, made‑to‑order foods and Garde Manger needed for all departmental feeding responsibilities; monitor food produced for quality, temperature and flavor; identify any issues via tasting, portioning and visual appearance and make corrections; extend accurately recipes to ensure proper yields and maintain meal costs; keep production and temperature records up to date and report any problems to the Chef or Manager on duty; maintain refrigerators and freezers clean and organized; follow established sanitation guidelines; performs other reasonable duties as assigned. Qualifications Completion of four years of high school or equivalent required. Minimum of one year food service‑related experience required. Experience with proper food safety/sanitation procedures preferred. Knowledge of HACCP principles. Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and the COVID‑19 virus or be exempted by signing a statement certifying exemption for medical or personal reasons. Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Benefits A culture of well‑being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package. Generous earned time‑off package (available to regular‑status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours). Employee well‑being program. 403B retirement plan with company match. Tuition assistance / federal loan forgiveness programs. Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southcoast Health System