Food Service Associate - Skilled Nursing

Hartford HealthCare; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Southington Care Center is seeking staff to support daily food service operations. The role includes preparing patient trays, assisting with meal prep, replenishing supplies, washing dishes, and operating cafeteria equipment in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Responsibilities emphasize maintaining sanitation, safety, and quality while serving residents and guests with professionalism. Flexible hours are available, with weekend/holiday rotation to meet patient care needs.

Qualifications

• Able to interact positively and professionally with colleagues, residents and guests.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Basic math skills.
• Able to adhere to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient trays and assists with food preparation.
• Replenishes supplies, washes dishes, and operates cafeteria equipment including cash register and cash handling.
• Maintains proper sanitation of food service areas and equipment and adheres to safety protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Basic math

Safety compliance

Job description

Location Detail: 45 Meriden Ave Southington CC (10174)Shift Detail: Flexible Hours 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Every other weekend every other holiday. 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. Southington Care Center features a state-of-the-art rehab pavilion complete with Aqua Therapy and an Occupational Therapy suite that replicates the home setting. Our staff promotes quality of life while fostering maximum well-being, with a wide range of wellness programs. 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. Qualifications

• Able to interact positively and professionally with colleagues. residents and guests
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Basic math skills
• Able to adhere to safety protocols

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.