Food Services Assistant

Primary Location: College Hill Campus – College Hill Food Service (Evening shift, United States).

Schedule

Part‑time evenings, 24 hours/week. Includes an every other weekend and every other holiday rotation.

Pay

Expected starting pay range: $16.75 – $20.27. Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of management, set up, work, and clean positions of the patient tray line, dish machine, pots & pans, and cafeteria.
• Deliver patient trays and practice safe and sanitary habits while performing all assigned activities according to established standards.
• Maintain a clean environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Interact with co‑workers and guests, function as a team player, and provide prompt, courteous service that exemplifies commitment to service excellence.
• Assure proper food handling, temperature readings, and sanitation procedures are followed.
• Maintain excellent customer service while meeting guests’ requests.
• Retrieve dirty trays, clean all dishes for use, empty trash, and transport trash carts to the dumpster.
• Complete required HACCP logs; handle food in a sanitary manner and maintain food temperatures above 140 °F or below 41 °F.
• Complete Dish Machine and Sanitizer logs to meet Board of Health and Department standards.
• Demonstrate effective customer service to employees, customers, managers, and visitors; follow CARES standards.
• Maintain safety program within the department and report safety concerns appropriately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose.

Cincinnati Children’s is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top‑10 best children’s hospital in the nation for more than 15 years, consistently among the top 3 for NIH funding, and has received numerous honors including America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025), and Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies. The organization is a Magnet®‑designated hospital, a leading disability employer, and a great place to work.