Attendant Nutrition Cafeteria

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a food service associate to maintain hygiene by cleaning equipment and work areas, and to assist with stocking, food prep, and serving.

The role emphasizes safe food-handling practices, effective communication, and delivering a positive patient and customer experience in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Working knowledge of safe food-handling practices and sanitation standards.
• Strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes equipment, tables, and work areas to maintain hygiene.
• Assists with stocking and maintenance of supplies and food items.
• Operates and maintains equipment such as dish machines and cooking appliances.
• Ensures a positive experience for customers.
• May assist with preparation and serving of food and handling cash registers as applicable.

Skills

Food handling knowledge

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Maintains and cleans service areas and equipment according to established procedures and standards. Provides general and food‑handling services for customers or patients, and ensures a positive customer experience.

Essential Functions

• Cleans and sanitizes equipment, tables, and work areas to maintain hygiene standards according to established procedures and standards.
• Assists with the stocking and maintenance of supplies and food items.
• Operates and maintains various equipment pertinent to food services, such as dish machines and cooking appliances.
• Ensures a positive experience for customers.
• May assist with the preparation and serving of food to customers.
• May operate cash registers and handle money as applicable.

Education Requirement

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Skills

• Working knowledge of safe food‑handling practices and sanitation standards.
• Effective communication skills.

Experience

Food service experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, color vision, computer skills, decision making, fumes/gases/vapors, lift/carry 21‑40 lb, lift/carry 41‑60 lb, problem solving, push/pull 100 lb or greater with assistance, sitting.

FREQUENTLY: chemicals/medications, lift/carry 11‑20 lb, power tools, push/pull 0‑25 lb, push/pull 26‑40 lb, push/pull 41‑60 lb, push/pull 61‑100 lb, reach above shoulder.

CONTINUOUSLY: audible speech, bend/twist, depth perception, electricity, hearing acuity, lift/carry 0‑10 lb, machinery, peripheral vision, repetitive hand/arm use, seeing far/near, squat/kneel, standing, walking.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet