Food Service Associate, Full Time, Variable Shift

Adventist Health Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland is seeking a food service associate to operate the restaurant POS, stock supplies, and ensure timely delivery of meals. The role includes handling cash, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with patient tray setup and delivery.

The position requires Serv Safe related certifications per Oregon regulations and a commitment to safety and sanitation. Preferred applicants have a High School diploma or GED and an Associate/Technical degree; ServSafe or equivalent

Qualifications

• High school education or GED or equivalent; preferred.
• Associate’s or technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives, prepares and delivers customer orders in an efficient manner; prepares and serves food.
• Operates cash register and handles transactions.
• Cleans kitchen areas and utensils; maintains clean public spaces.
• Sets up and serves patient trays; transports supplies between kitchen and serving lines.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Education

High school or GED

Associate/Technical degree

Job description

Job Description

Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.

Job Summary

Operates the restaurant point of sale system as the cashier, stocks restaurant supplies, ensures proper set up, cleans and stocks food inventories, maintains cleanliness of public areas, maintains and delivers customer needs and service.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• SERV Safe certification or equivalent: Required in OR

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• OFH OR FH-efoodcard OR FH OR SERVSAFE: Required

Essential Functions

• Receives, prepares, and delivers customer orders in efficient manner. Performs a variety of simple and routine tasks related to the preparation and serving of food; cleans kitchen area and cooking utensils.
• Operates cash register and stocks restaurant supplies when needed.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in work area and promptly reports needed maintenance or repair of equipment. Maintains the cleaning and temperature log. Cleans the kitchen areas and cooking utensils. Operates dishwashing, peeling and other mechanical equipment.
• Sets up and serves patient trays. Carries dishes and foods between kitchen and serving lines. Transports and stores supplies. Washes and cuts vegetables and fruits.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

• Job Identification : 70279
• Job Category : Associate
• Posting Date : 2026-10-15T19:54:28+00:00
• Job Shift : Variable Shift
• Locations :
• Portland, OR, United States
• Assignment Category : Full-time regular
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $16.80 to $23.54. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
• Hiring Department : Nutritional Services
• Shift Length : 8 Hours