Food Service Associate

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Gym membership

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Career growth and training

Job summary

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, is seeking a Food Service Associate to join our Nutrition and Food Services team.

This role involves preparing food, delivering patient meals, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen to support high-quality patient care. No prior food service experience is required; we welcome applicants with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions, manage multiple tasks, and work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals to patients and restock items while providing excellent service.
• Assist with food preparation, tray service, and kitchen tasks.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with teammates to maintain a clean, organized dining area.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

Food Service Associate

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital St. Johnsbury, Vermont, United States

About this position

Serve up and deliver great food, exceptional service, and a positive experience for patients, visitors, and coworkers every day.

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) is seeking a Food Service Associate to join our Nutrition and Food Services team. Whether you're preparing food, serving patients and customers, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, or supporting Food Service operations, you'll play an important role in creating a welcoming environment and supporting the health and well-being of our community. No prior food service experience is required—we're looking for individuals with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to excellent customer service.

About This Role

As a Food Service Associate, you will perform a variety of food preparation, patient meal delivery, dishwashing, and other Food Service duties while helping ensure a safe, clean, and efficient food service operation. You'll work closely with teammates to provide excellent service to patients, visitors, and staff while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in providing great customer service, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily Food Service operations by delivering meals to patients, restocking food items, washing dishes, operating the cash register, completing assigned tasks, and providing excellent customer service.
• Assist with food preparation, tray service, and other kitchen responsibilities while maintaining quality and efficiency standards.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards, including proper food handling, labeling, cleaning, dishwashing, and waste disposal procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to support department goals, maintain a clean and organized work environment, and contribute to a positive dining experience for customers.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions, manage multiple tasks, and work efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous food service experience preferred, but not required.
• ServSafe certification preferred, or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.

About NVRH

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom. We are a community not-for-profit acute care critical access hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care close to home. The organization offers primary and preventive care, surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care, and 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency services. NVRH serves more than 33,000 residents throughout Caledonia and southern Essex Counties and employs over 700 dedicated staff members.

Why Join Our Team?

Join our healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to your community at NVRH! We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Complimentary gym membership
• Affordable and comprehensive health, dental, and vision plan choices
• 401(k) with employer match
• Career growth and training opportunities
• Additional employee perks

Build a meaningful career where your work helps nourish patients, supports your community, and makes a difference every day.