Culinary Assistant, Hospital Food Service

Licking Memorial Hospital; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems in Newark, OH is hiring a full‑time Food Service Assistant to support meal preparation, serving customers, and kitchen cleanup in our hospital cafeteria. You will operate dish room equipment, stock shelves, and handle cash at the cafeteria POS.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, 2 years food service experience, and Serve Safe certification. This role requires physical effort, loading and unloading, and the ability to drive within the campus as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2 years of food service experience required.
• Serve Safe certification required.
• Requires physical effort: lifting, moving and heavy scrubbing.
• Valid Ohio drivers license for campus deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Operates dish room equipment and ensures proper washing and storage of all dishes, trays, pots, pans and utensils.
• Stock shelves and beverage refrigerators; assist in receiving and delivering food items.
• Cleans floors, freezers and coolers; maintains sanitation standards.
• Balances cash drawer and prepares cashier reports; operates POS.
• Provides courteous service to patients, guests and hospital staff.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

POS system

Education

High school diploma or GED

Serve Safe certification

Job description

Licking Memorial Health Systems in Newark, OH is hiring a full‑time Food Service Assistant to support meal preparation, serving customers, and kitchen cleanup in our hospital cafeteria. You will operate dish room equipment, stock shelves, and handle cash at the cafeteria POS.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, 2 years food service experience, and Serve Safe certification. This role requires physical effort, loading and unloading, and the ability to drive within the campus as