Food Service Assistant - with Growth Opportunities

We are searching for an organized Food Service Assistant to join our exceptional team at Wellpath in Columbia, SC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Food Service Assistant is a terrific opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, presentation and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Food Service Assistant at Wellpath today!

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

The Food Service Assistant works collaboratively with the kitchen staff to prepare and serve high-quality meals to patients and staff. Additionally, they maintain food safety by rotating food stores, cleaning and sanitizing work areas, and following established procedures. The Food Service Assistant also communicates relevant information to management for appropriate action .  

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• One (1) year food production experience in commercial, military or institutional setting is preferred. Experience in the field of corrections/detainee management and prior correctional food service training is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• ServSafe certification highly preferred. Must obtain ServSafe Certification within three (3) months of employment. 

• Serves portions of food on trays or plates following assigned diets, and ensures safe food practices such as temperature monitoring, cross-contamination prevention, and proper storage.  
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work environment, including proper cleaning of kitchen equipment according to a daily and weekly schedule.  
• Completes HACCP workbook, production records, and temperature logs for all food items.  

• Reports any equipment repairs to the Food Service Supervisor and meets personal hygiene and infection control policies.  
• Works as a team member in the hospital’s kitchen to ensure quality meals are served to patients and staff, and reports pertinent information to management for follow-up.  

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

 

Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance, student loan assistance, and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Benefits of working as a Food Service Assistant in Columbia, SC:

● Company offers great benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary