Food Service Worker

Shriners Children's; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is seeking a Food Service Worker to support the hospital dietary department, ensuring nutritious meals for patients, families, and staff in a safe, sanitary environment. Shifts are Sunday–Thursday, 10:00am–6:30pm, contributing to high standards of patient care.

The role emphasizes dishwashing, meal preparation, and accurate portioning, with opportunities to work across kitchen operations and patient-focused service.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of food preparation or distribution experience.
• Proficiency with computers and basic office software.
• Experience in diet office work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Dishwashing is the primary duty and cleaning grills/kettles.
• Serve food to patients and guests with accurate portions, following portion control.
• Stock and organize supplies, condiments, and utensils; maintain FIFO and notify when running low.
• Clean and organize the kitchen.
• Prepare patient and guest meals according to daily menus and special diets.

Skills

High School Diploma/GED

1 Year Food preparation or distributed

Computer Skills

Diet Office Work Experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners 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.

Job Description

Job Summary

The 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 Responsibilities

• Dishwashing will be the primary duty and cleaning Grills/Kettles
• Serves 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 Kitchen
• Prepare 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 Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 Year Food preparation or distribution
• Computer Skills
• Diet Office Work Experience
  Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.