Food Service Worker - 15 hours

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Food Service Worker to support hospital patients, visitors, and staff with meal service, tray assembly, and dining operations.

The role requires dependable, team-oriented individuals who can thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment and follow food safety standards. Onsite duties include evening shifts and food preparation tasks across cafeteria and kitchen areas.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to read and communicate in English (position-dependent).
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards preferred.
• Flexibility to work in various food service, cafeteria, tray line, and kitchen assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and respond promptly to customer needs and concerns.
• Assist with food preparation, meal assembly, and food service operations.
• Set up, stock, and maintain food service stations for meal periods.
• Assemble patient meal trays accurately and efficiently.
• Serve food and beverages to customers in cafeteria and retail dining areas.
• Deliver and retrieve meal trays as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, equipment, and food service stations.
• Clean equipment, floors, and workstations following meal service.
• Operate kitchen equipment and support daily kitchen functions.
• Assist with dishwashing, trash removal, floor care, and other sanitation duties as needed.
• Follow all HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards.
• Monitor inventory and notify supervisors of shortages, equipment issues, or operational concerns.
• Participate in department meetings, training programs, and in-service education sessions.
• Assist with onboarding and cross-training of team members.
• Support departmental goals related to operational excellence, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform special cleaning and sanitation projects as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

English communication

Multitasking

Food safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday | 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Position Summary

The Food Service Worker performs a variety of essential duties related to the safe preparation, assembly, distribution, and service of food for hospital patients, visitors, and staff. This role supports daily food service operations by assisting with meal service, tray assembly, cafeteria support, sanitation, and kitchen functions while ensuring compliance with food safety and customer service standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, team-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Essential Functions

• Provide excellent customer service and respond promptly to customer needs and concerns.
• Assist with food preparation, meal assembly, and food service operations.
• Set up, stock, and maintain food service stations for meal periods.
• Assemble patient meal trays accurately and efficiently.
• Serve food and beverages to customers in cafeteria and retail dining areas.
• Deliver and retrieve meal trays as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, equipment, and food service stations.
• Clean equipment, floors, and workstations following meal service.
• Operate kitchen equipment and support daily kitchen functions.
• Assist with dishwashing, trash removal, floor care, and other sanitation duties as needed.
• Follow all HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards.
• Monitor inventory and notify supervisors of shortages, equipment issues, or operational concerns.
• Participate in department meetings, training programs, and in-service education sessions.
• Assist with onboarding and cross-training of team members.
• Support departmental goals related to operational excellence, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform special cleaning and sanitation projects as assigned.

Qualifications

EducationHigh School Diploma or GED preferred.Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

ExperiencePrevious food service, cafeteria, hospitality, restaurant, healthcare, or customer service experience preferred.Experience working in a fast-paced environment is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong customer service and communication skills.Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.Ability to read and communicate in English (position-dependent).Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced setting.Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards preferred.Ability to push and transport carts, food trucks, and supplies safely throughout the facility.Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality service.Flexibility to work in various food service, cafeteria, tray line, and kitchen assignments.Commitment to upholding all I C.A.R.E. standards and departmental policies.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently Walking Frequently Lifting Occasionally Carrying OccasionallyReaching Occasionally Gross Manipulation Fine ManipulationFeeling Constantly Foot Use Rarely Vision - Far Constantly Vision - Near Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly

Remote Type

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location

Work Location 1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Scheduled Weekly Hours 15

Employee Type

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift

Work Shift Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

Pay Range $19.00 - $25.56/Hourly

Grade

Grade SF1001

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement: 2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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