Food Service Associate

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

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT is seeking a patient-focused Food Service Aide. You will participate in preparing patient trays, assisting with meals, replenishing supplies, and serving food in the cafeteria or patient care areas, while maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

No prior experience is required; basic math, reading, writing and spoken English are essential. This role operates within a supportive team environment across Hartford HealthCare facilities.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills.
• Reads, writes, and speaks English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic math

PPE usage

Job description

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: 1045am-715pm includes 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.

Provides routine support services such as preparing patient trays, assisting with food preparation, replenishing supplies, washing dishes, and operating equipment in the cafeteria such as the cash register, cash handling, and/or patient tray service areas. Maintains proper sanitation of food service areas and equipment and adheres to stringent food handling procedures.

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.