Food Services Associate

About the role

Prepare food that supports patient care, one tray at a time. Full-time | $18.00 - $24.66/hour | No prior experience required | Training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and produce salads, sandwiches, desserts, and simple cold food items for direct patient trayline service.
• Follow standardized recipes, production sheets, portion guidelines, and established food safety and sanitation standards.
• Work collaboratively with production and trayline teams to support safe, timely meal service.

Requirements

No prior experience required. One to three months of food service, kitchen support, or production experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Education: None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
• Licensure/Certification: No licensure or certification required.
• Training Provided: Food safety training, such as ServSafe or equivalent, plus OSHA and workplace safety training, including fire safety, chemical handling, bloodborne pathogens, choking response, and emergency procedures.

Skills

• Ability to read and write in English.
• Perform basic math for measuring and portioning.
• Follow recipes and production instructions.
• Use basic kitchen tools safely.
• Maintain appropriate food holding temperatures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift.
• Bend, reach, stoop, use hands for food preparation tasks.
• Lift or move supplies up to approximately 50 lb.

Benefits

Full-time hours with a clear hiring pay range. No prior experience required. Training and support provided. Steady, hands-on work in a healthcare setting. Clear daily responsibilities and team-based support. Opportunity to build food service and healthcare operations skills.

Pay

$18.00 - $24.66 per hour (Hiring Range). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Schedule

Variable schedule based on department needs, including some weekends and holidays. Production kitchen operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year to support patient care.