Food Service Associate - Skilled Nursing

Hartford HealthCare; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Southington Care Center is seeking a food service assistant to support daily patient meal service in a state‑of‑the‑art rehab setting. You will prepare patient trays, assist with food prep, replenish supplies, and help with cafeteria duties while upholding strict sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include operating cash handling areas and ensuring safe, clean service environments. This role offers steady hours and the opportunity to contribute to patient well‑being in a

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

• Prepare patient trays and assist with food preparation.
• Replenish supplies and wash dishes as needed.
• Operate cafeteria equipment including cash register and cash handling areas.
• Maintain sanitation of food service areas and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Basic math skills

English language proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Location Detail: 45 Meriden Ave Southington CC (10174)

Shift Detail: 6:00 A.M.-2:30 P.M. Flexible Days

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.