Food Service Worker

Shriners Hospitals for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to support the hospital's dietary department, ensuring nutritious meals are prepared and served safely for patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include preparing items, portioning, labeling, stocking supplies, and coordinating with cooks. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with at least 1 year of food prep or distribution experience and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of food preparation or distribution experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for patients, cafeteria guests, and catering guests according to daily menus.
• Portion and label all items; ensure safe, sanitary handling.
• Organize and stock needed supplies and utensils; maintain FIFO.

Skills

Food preparation

Food distribution

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare 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.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.Stores all leftover foods by cooling quickly, if needed, and covering, labeling and dating the containers. Coordinates the use of leftovers with cooks and co-workers.Preps food items for next meal service for patients, cafeteria and catering guests. Slice meats and cheeses, prepare sandwich fillings, defrost items as necessary, prepare vegetable and fruits and desserts.Preferred QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED1 Year Food preparation or distributionComputer SkillsDiet Office Work Experience.Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.