Food Service Worker

The Shriners Hospital for Children; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shriners Hospitals for Children in Boston is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to support the dietary department. You will dishwash, prepare and portion meals for patients, families, and staff, while ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met.

You will organize supplies, manage FIFO stock, and assist with meal service in a hospital setting. Prior food service experience and basic computer skills are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of food preparation or distribution experience.
• Basic computer skills for digital tasks.

Responsibilities

• Dishwashing is the primary duty and clean grills/ kettles.
• Serve food to patients and guests with accurate portions.
• Organize and stock supplies; follow FIFO and replenish items.
• Communicate low stock levels to kitchen staff.
• Prepare food items according to daily menu and special diets.

Skills

Dishwashing

Food prep

Customer service

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Company OverviewShriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\"Job DescriptionJob SummaryThe Food Service Worker provides essential support to the hospital's dietary department, ensuring patients, families, and staff receive nutritious and satisfying meals in a safe and sanitary environment. Sunday-Thursday 10:00am-6:30pm.Key ResponsibilitiesDishwashing will be the primary duty and cleaning Grills/KettlesServes food to patients and guests with accurate portions following standard portion control. All items are portioned, labeled and placed into appropriate container or dish. Items are replenished when necessary for our guests.Organizes and stocks all needed supplies, condiments, and utensils for meal service. Items are stocked FIFO. Replenishes food items as needed. Communicates to appropriate kitchen staff when supplies and/or food are running low.Clean and Organize the KitchenPrepare food items for patients, cafeteria guests and catering guests. To include: sandwiches, grilled items, salads, desserts, fruit, yogurt parfaits, breads, nourishments/supplements, beverages and condiments according to the daily menu, catering SER or patient menu. Patient items are prepared with special attention to modified diet orders.Preferred QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED1 Year Food preparation or distributionComputer SkillsDiet Office Work ExperienceCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.