Food Service Assistant

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in College Hill is hiring for a part-time Food Service role on the College Hill Campus. The position is day shift with a weekly schedule of 24 hours and 0.6 FTE status.

Duties include setting up and cleaning the patient tray line, delivering patient trays when required, and maintaining a clean, sanitary environment while following safety standards and CARES guidelines.

Qualifications

• No directly related experience
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Set up, work, and clean patient tray line, dish machine, pots & pans, and cafeteria.
• Deliver patient trays when required and maintain sanitary practices.
• Follow HACCP logs, monitor temperatures, and sanitation procedures.
• Provide courteous customer service and support a team environment.
• Maintain safety program within the department and report safety concerns promptly.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primary Location College Hill Campus Department College Hill Food Service Shift Day (United States of America) Schedule Part time Weekly Hours 24 FTE 0.6 Employee Status Regular *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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duties - Under the direct supervision of management,this position sets up, works, and cleans respective positions of the patient tray line, dish machine, pots & pans, and cafeteria. This position may deliver patient trays, and practices safe and sanitary habits while performing all assigned activities according to established standards. Maintain a clean environment for our patients, visitors, and employees. This position performs numerous activities that require interaction with co-workers and guests, must function as a team player, and provide prompt, courteous service that exemplifies our commitment to service excellence.
• Operations - Assures that proper food handling, temperature readings, and sanitation procedures are followed. Maintains excellent customer service, while meeting our guests' requests. Dish room staff is to retrieve dirty trays, clean all dishes to prepare for use, empty trash, and take trash carts to dumpster.
• Sanitation and Conservation - Complete required HACCP logs. Handle food in a sanitary manner; maintain food at temperatures above 140 or below 41 degrees. Dish Machine log and Sanitizer log is to be completed to meet Board of Health and Department standards.
• Customer Service - Demonstrate effective customer service to fellow employees, customers, managers and visitors. Follow CARES standards at all times. Performs other duties s assigned.
• Safety - Maintain safety program within the department. Ensure safety concerns are reported appropriately.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• No directly related experience
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent

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. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EEO/Veteran/Disability

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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