Food Service Worker

The University of Vermont Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Food Service Worker to provide fresh, organic meals to patients, supporting their recovery and comfort. This part-time role offers career growth opportunities in healthcare and food service, with responsibilities including meal preparation, delivery, and teamwork.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plans

Shift differentials for evening, weekend, and night shifts

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in food service.
• Minimum age of 18 required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing patient meals and assembling trays for delivery.
• Delivering meals to patient rooms.
• Dishwashing and separating trash, recycle, and compost.

Skills

Teamwork

Ability to stand for long periods

Patient interaction

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join us as a Food Service Worker at The University of Vermont Medical Center

Apply now for the Food Service Worker position at The University of Vermont Medical Center.

Details:

• Part-time, 20 hours per week, with variable start times between 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Pot washing shifts available on weekends only, from 12:30 pm to 9:00 pm, requiring availability every other weekend, including both Saturday and Sunday.

About the Role:

At UVMMC, food matters—impacting patient health and community well-being. As a Food Service Worker, you will help provide fresh, organic, and local food to patients via room service, supporting their recovery and comfort. This role offers career growth opportunities in healthcare and food service.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing patient meals and assembling trays for delivery
• Delivering meals to patient rooms
• Dishwashing
• Separating trash, recycle, and compost
• Restocking supplies

Requires patient interaction, teamwork, ability to stand for long periods, and move large carts throughout the hospital. Experience is preferred but not required—this is a great entry point into a career in food service and healthcare.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum age of 18
• One year of food service experience desirable

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting hourly rate at $20.00, with pay increases based on experience
• Shift differentials for evening, weekend, and night shifts
• Benefits for employees working 20+ hours/week include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. More details at Benefits | Careers - The University of Vermont Health Network.