Food Service Special Events - Dietary

Food Service Special Events – Dietary Join Maury Regional Health as a Food Service Special Events Associate and put your food service experience, organizational skills, and commitment to exceptional service to work supporting special events, catering operations, and daily food service activities throughout our health system. Play an important role in creating positive dining experiences, maintaining high standards of food quality and safety, and supporting patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals while advancing our mission of delivering Clinical excellence.

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Location Maury Regional Medical Center 1224 Trotwood Ave. Columbia, TN 38401 Shift Full-Time Schedule based on departmental staffing needs and special events to stock and cook for Physicians

The Food Service Special Events Associate plays an essential role in supporting high-quality catering, special events, and food service operations throughout Maury Regional Health. This position contributes to the successful delivery of organized, timely, and enjoyable dining experiences while maintaining established standards for food quality, safety, and service excellence. As a valued member of the Food and Nutrition Services team, the associate supports departmental efficiency, collaboration, and the organization's commitment to exceptional service for patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities Coordinate and direct catering activities, including menu planning, staffing, food preparation, and event setup, to ensure special functions and banquets are organized and executed according to departmental guidelines. Organize work schedules and assist with departmental staffing needs, including working varying schedules to support operational coverage, manage overtime, and ensure timely completion of special events and food service activities.

Maintain established food production standards for quality, temperature, sanitation, and safety while promptly identifying and reporting equipment concerns, maintenance needs, or operational issues. Coordinate food and supply needs for special functions, ensure appropriate items are ordered and available, and maintain adequate supplies in designated areas, including physicians' lounges. Collaborate with management and departmental staff to complete assigned responsibilities, support timely meal and event service, and assist in food production, retail operations, and patient food services as needed.

Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and patient and retail food service standards while participating in required in-service training, staff meetings, and continuing education activities. Qualifications 1 Year of Food Service Experience (Required) High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred) 1 Year of Supervisory Experience (Preferred) 1 Year of Catering Experience (Preferred) Physical and Work Requirements Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, bending, and stooping throughout the workday.

Ability to handle or exert force within the position's medium strength classification of 36–50 pounds. Ability to work in environments involving frequent temperature changes and occasional outdoor activities. Ability to perform essential food service functions involving visual, auditory, and sensory awareness.

May be required to travel using a Maury Regional Health-owned or leased vehicle in accordance with organizational policies and eligibility requirements. Why Maury Regional Health Join an award-winning health system committed to serving the healthcare needs of southern Middle Tennessee! Benefit-eligible positions include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Employer-paid life insurance Retirement savings plan with employer-matching Paid Time Off (PTO) Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Career advancement navigation opportunities Adoption assistance services Financial planning programs Maury Regional Health is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship.

Maury Regional Health grants equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origins (including ancestry), genetic information, disability, age, military/national guard/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, or other status protected by state or federal law.

Statements made by applicants for employment on this application form will be checked for accuracy. Maury Regional Health campuses are tobacco-free. All tobacco use is prohibited.