Food Service Associate

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Backus Hospital, part of Hartford HealthCare, is seeking a Food Service Attendant to support patient dining and meal service in a busy hospital setting.

You will perform routine tasks, prepare patient trays, assist with food preparation, replenish supplies, wash dishes and serve meals, under close supervision. English reading and speaking is required; no prior experience necessary. This role offers stable shifts and opportunities to grow within the health system.

Qualifications

• Education: None
• Experience: None
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: None
• Language: Must be able to read, write and speak English

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned routine food service tasks in a specific area under close supervision to meet food service demands.
• Prepares patient trays
• Assists with food preparation
• Replenishes supplies
• Washes dishes and equipment
• Serves food

Skills

Basic math skills

English proficiency

Job description

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)
Shift Detail: Covers variety of shifts: 6-230pm, 630-3pm and 1130-8pm. Works every other weekend and rotating holidays
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Since 1893 Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and we are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.
Work where every moment matters.
Job Responsibilites
Performs assigned routine food service tasks in a specific area under close supervision to meet food service demands.

• Prepares patient trays
• Assists with food preparation
• Replenishes supplies
• Washes dishes and equipment
• Serves food

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

• Education: None
• Experience:None
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: None
• Language Skills: Must be able to read, write and speak English

Knowledge, Skills And Ability Requirements

• Basic math skills
• Wears appropriate shoes and PPE (gloves) in all food service areas to avoid injury

We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.