Food Service Worker - Part-time

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center is seeking a Food Service Worker to support patient nutrition operations by preparing, assembling, delivering, and retrieving meal trays with strong emphasis on safety and service.

This on-site role requires the ability to stand for long periods, work a 3:00 PM–9:00 PM shift with every other weekend, and collaborate with patients, caregivers, and nutrition staff to ensure accurate, timely meals and a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; minimum 18 years of age.
• Experience in high volume, fast paced food service preferred.
• Ability to read, speak, write and understand English.
• Must be dependable and follow safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and deliver patient meal trays accurately and on time.
• Verify patient identity and ensure meals reach the correct location.
• Retrieve meal trays and maintain tray line work areas.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils with commercial equipment.
• Dispose of trash, compost, and recycling per procedures.
• Stock supplies and rotate inventory per food safety standards.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas while delivering excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Food Service Worker supports patient nutrition operations by preparing, assembling, delivering, and retrieving patient meal trays while maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer service. This role works closely with patients, caregivers, and nutrition services staff to ensure exceptional dining experience and accurate meal delivery.

Hours

Variable shifts between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Every other weekend is required. Must be able to work every other weekend, both Saturday and Sunday.

Key Duties

• Assemble and deliver patient meal trays accurately and on time.
• Verify patient identity and ensure meals are delivered to the correct location.
• Retrieve meal trays and maintain tray line work areas.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils using commercial dishwashing equipment.
• Separate and dispose of trash, compost, and recycling according to department procedures.
• Stock supplies and rotate inventory following food safety standards.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary work areas while providing excellent customer service.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred, minimum 18 years of age.

Experience: Prior experience in a high volume, fast paced food service environment is preferred.

Knowledge/Special Skills: Ability to read, speak, write and understand English. Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to follow basic oral and written instructions. Meets the physical demands of the job, including standing for extended periods of time and walking long distances. Must be dependable – no excessive absenteeism/tardiness - per department policy. Understands and follows safety and sanitation procedures.