Food Service Worker

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Philadelphia is seeking a Food Service Worker to support the hospital's dietary department, preparing meals for patients, families and staff in a safe, sanitary environment.

You will handle portions and labeling, stock items, and coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely service across patient, cafeteria, and catering needs. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Computer skills for standard office tasks and food service systems.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of food preparation or distribution experience preferred.
• Diet office work experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for patients, cafeteria guests and catering guests, following daily menus.
• Prepare sandwiches, salads, beverages, desserts and other items as needed.
• Portion, label, and store items according to standard procedures.
• Ensure items are stocked, rotated (FIFO), and replenished for service.
• Communicate with kitchen staff when supplies are low or restocking is needed.
• Assist with leftovers handling and safety practices for patient and guest meals.

Skills

Computer Skills

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

• Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!