Compassionate Patient Meal Service Associate

Christiana Care Health System; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a dedicated Food & Nutrition Services Assistant to support patient meal service and departmental sanitation operations in Elkton, Maryland. The role involves assembling patient meal trays, replenishing food supplies, and operating dishwashing equipment while maintaining strict sanitation and infection prevention standards.

You will work in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen, ensuring accurate portioning, dietary modifications, and timely meal delivery.

Qualifications

• Read, write, and follow instructions accurately.
• Able to lift and transport materials up to 30 pounds.
• Work well in a fast-paced environment with strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assemble high-volume patient meal trays accurately.
• Read, interpret, and prepare trays for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Operate dish machines and ware-washing equipment.
• Maintain sanitation and food safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstations and dispose of waste.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Reading and following instructions

Lifting up to 30 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in high school (considered)

Tools

Dish machines

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking a dedicated Food & Nutrition Services Assistant to support patient meal service and departmental sanitation operations in Elkton, Maryland. The role involves assembling patient meal trays, replenishing food supplies, and operating dishwashing equipment while maintaining strict sanitation and infection prevention standards.

You will work in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen, ensuring accurate portioning, dietary modifications, and timely meal delivery.