FOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATE - CASUAL OVERNIGHTS

Independence Health System; North Butler (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Independence Health System Inc. is seeking a Food Service Associate for casual overnight shifts in the Nutritional Services department. You will support patient and retail meal service, deliver carts, stock supplies, and help with dishwashing and sanitation.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, up to 1 year in food service, and strong communication, leadership, and critical thinking. Certification in ServSafe is preferred, and background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• 0 to 1 year of experience in food service, sanitation, or service industry.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• One to Three years’ experience in Food Service (preferred).
• Experience in Healthcare setting (preferred).
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred.
• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system (required).

Responsibilities

• Works various stations in patient meal service area.
• Delivers carts, meals and supplies to patient units.
• Performs dishwashing and pot washing.
• Serves food in the retail areas.
• Stocks supplies throughout the department.
• Fills in for cross-trained roles in the department.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Judgment

Education

High School Diploma/GED or higher

ServSafe Certification (preferred)

Job description

FOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATE - CASUAL OVERNIGHTS

Job Category : NUTRITIONAL SERVICES

Requisition Number : FOODS027167

• Posted : October 5, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

Essential Job Functions

• Patient and Retail Services
  • Works various stations in patient meal service area.
  • Delivers carts, meals and supplies to patient units.
  • Performs dishwashing and pot washing.
  • Serves food in the retail areas.
  • Stocks supplies throughout the department.
  • Fills in for cross-trained roles in the department.
• Regulatory/Sanitation
  • Maintains work area in a sanitary manner; completes cleaning duties.
  • Prepares, serves, and stores foods according to HACCP guidelines.
  • Practices good hygiene including hand washing, wearing hair restraints, and glove usage.
  • Utilizes FIFO when obtaining foods from storage areas.
  • Takes and records temperatures of food during meal periods.
  • Checks sanitizer in pots area with test strips and records at each fill.
  • Records dish machine temperatures each meal period.
  • Uses two patient identifiers when delivering trays to patients.
• Safety
  • Uses equipment in a safe manner; reports any issues immediately.
  • Cleans equipment according to established guidelines.
  • Refers to and follows MSDS guidelines for chemical usage and storage.
  • Uses proper body techniques in lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
• Performs excellent customer service skills with all customers and coworkers.
• Handles service recovery immediately or involves supervisor as needed.
• Receives and distributes all messages in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Zero (0) to One (1) year of experience in food service, sanitation, or service industry.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• One (1) to Three (3) years’ experience in Food Service.
• Experience in Healthcare setting.

License, Certification & Clearances

• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred.
• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

Extreme Cold

Heights

Confined Spaces

Mechanical Hazards

Use of Vibrating Tools

Operates Vehicle (company)

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

Rotates All Shifts

On-Call

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)

Respirator Protective Equipment

Eye Protection

Hearing Protection

Hand Protection

Feet, Toe Protection

Body Protection

Latex Exposure

Solvent Exposure

Paint (direct use) Exposure

Dust (sanding) Exposure

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

Mist Exposure

Laser Exposure

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Walking

Climbing Ladders

Standing

Kneeling

Squatting (Crouching)

Twisting/Turning

Keyboard/Computer Operation

Gross Grasp

Hand/Arm Coordination

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

Carry

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

Seeing Near w/Acuity

Feeling (Sensation)

Hearing Clearly

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

Reaching Forward

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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