Food Service Worker - Per Diem

About the role

The Food Service Worker supports the hospital's mission of providing exceptional patient care by preparing, assembling, delivering, and serving meals in a safe, courteous, and efficient manner. This position plays an important role in ensuring patients, visitors, and staff receive high-quality food service while maintaining compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, customer-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble patient meals according to diet orders and meal schedules.
• Deliver meal trays to patient rooms and collect trays following meal service.
• Assist patients courteously and communicate meal-related concerns to appropriate staff.
• Serve food and beverages in the cafeteria, coffee shop, or other food service areas as assigned.
• Operate cash register and process transactions accurately, if applicable.
• Stock food, beverages, supplies, and service areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and food service equipment.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen, dining, food preparation, and storage areas.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, and temperature control procedures.
• Assist with food preparation and portioning under the direction of dietary staff.
• Maintain compliance with hospital safety standards, infection prevention practices, and food safety regulations.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, and sanitation concerns promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations.

Requirements

• Dependability and strong work ethic
• Ability to maintain professionalism when interacting with patients and families.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write, communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain required food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Schedule

• 1st and 2nd shifts available
• 5:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
• 3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
• Hours per week: Varied – Per Diem