Food Service Worker II

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Food Service Associate to perform a range of essential duties in hospital food service environments, including preparation, service, and sanitation. You will work with the Food and Nutrition Services team to ensure high-quality, safe, and welcoming service for patients, visitors, and staff.

The role emphasizes dependable, team-oriented work and offers opportunities to gain experience in healthcare food service while maintaining safety and service excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• 2-3 years of food service experience required.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up food service areas and utensils per procedures.
• Prepare and serve meals and beverages to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Maintain clean, sanitary work areas and report equipment issues.
• Assist with temperature checks and ensuring food safety standards.

Skills

Food service

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Reading and writing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation 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 The Food Service Associate performs a variety of essential food service duties in one or more hospital food service environments, including food preparation, meal and beverage service, serving line operations, stocking, and maintaining clean and safe work areas. This role supports the daily operations of the Food and Nutrition Services department and helps ensure patients, visitors, and staff receive high-quality food and exceptional service in a safe, welcoming environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, team-oriented, and committed to providing excellent customer service. This position offers the opportunity to build valuable experience in a healthcare food service environment while working alongside a team dedicated to quality, safety, and service excellence.

Essential Functions

Sets up food service, kitchen, serving, or salad preparation areas, equipment, and utensils in accordance with established procedures and daily operational needs. Checks and records food temperatures as required to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. Prepares work areas and equipment for daily operations and may operate cooking, baking, or other food service equipment as assigned and appropriately trained. Transports food, beverages, supplies, and equipment from the main kitchen, bakery, salad preparation area, or other designated locations to serving areas by carrying materials or using a motorized cart. Sets up and maintains hot and cold food service lines according to established procedures, including steam tables, ice cream, yogurt, and ice machines. Selects and uses appropriate utensils and equipment and ensures steam lines and serving equipment are maintained at proper temperatures for menu items. Prepares or assists with the preparation of a variety of hot and cold food items, including meats, vegetables, beverages, salads, sandwiches, pie fillings, simple bakery items, salad dressings, and other menu items, as assigned. Serves food and beverages to customers from counters, serving lines, and steam tables while following established procedures and ensuring accurate portion sizes and presentation. Adds relishes, garnishes, condiments, and other accompaniments according to menu specifications and customer needs. Replenishes food, beverages, silverware, glassware, dishes, trays, condiments, and other supplies at serving stations to ensure continuous and efficient service. Provides friendly, professional, and responsive customer service to patients, visitors, employees, and other customers. Responds to day-to-day operational needs and promptly reports equipment issues, supply shortages, food quality concerns, or other unusual conditions to the appropriate team member or supervisor. Identifies and removes spoiled, damaged, or unattractive food and defective supplies or equipment in accordance with established food safety and department procedures. Maintains clean, organized, and sanitary work areas in compliance with food safety, infection prevention, and departmental standards. Cleans and sanitizes work areas, floors, facilities, pots, pans, serviceware, utensils, and equipment as appropriate to the assigned area. Collects and disposes of garbage and trash in designated containers and follows established procedures for waste removal and disposal. Works collaboratively with coworkers, supervisors, and other members of the Food and Nutrition Services team to support efficient daily operations. Follows all applicable hospital, departmental, food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and workplace safety policies and procedures. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Experience Food service experience 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Knowledge of food service lines set-up and temperature requirements.
• Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 90 Blossom Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 24

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range $17.71 - $24.28/Hourly Grade 2

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: 1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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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