Food and Nutritional Services Worker

Schedule:Full Time Days

Your experience matters

Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Come join us in our journey of opening a brand-new hospital!

More about our team

Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is a brand-new 72 bed behavioral health facility opening in 2026.We offer high-quality compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. Our teams provide evidence-based transformational care for a broad range of mental health concerns in a compassionate comfortable environment.

How youll contribute

A Food and Nutritional Services Worker who excels in this role:

• Collaborates with the Dietary Manager and Registered Dietitian to support menu planning and meet patient-specific nutritional needs.

• Stores and rotates food and consumable items in compliance with health department regulations and hospital guidelines.

• Adheres to FIFO (First In First Out) rotation standards ensuring no expired products remain on-site and properly dates and labels all food items.

• Maintains accurate documentation and monitors temperatures from delivery through service.

• Follows all sanitation and food safety protocols including proper foodhandling procedures and the use of service utensils and gloves.

• Ensures equipment is cleaned according to safety and sanitation standards.

• Prepares meals in accordance with the menu cycle and daily production sheets with attention to presentation flavor portion control and production accuracy.

• Ensures meal trays are accurately prepared for patients unable to visit the cafeteria.

• Engages with patients and staff in the serving line while providing nutritionally balanced meal options.

• Other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Brand new facility:Brand new hospital built from the ground up with cutting edge equipment and technology!

What were looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: One year of experience in food service and/or preparation setting (restaurant hospital nursing center hotel etc.) preferred.
• License: Food Safety/Sanitation certification required as per state regulations.
• Additional Requirements: De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.

About Us

Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital committed to offering exceptional care to the Lynchburg community. We are part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

EEOC Statement

Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.