Food Service Worker - Salads and Sandwiches

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks a patient meals associate to prepare fresh salads and sandwiches, support patient meal tray assembly, and assist with the Meals on Wheels program. This role helps deliver quality meals while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen workspace.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to food safety standards, and efficient operation in a hospital kitchen setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous food service or kitchen experience is a plus.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads and sandwiches according to established recipes and standards.
• Set up, stock, and maintain salad and sandwich stations on the tray line.
• Accurately portion and place items on patient trays.
• Support tray line operations during meal service.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of prep, storage, and service areas.
• Learn and follow diet specifications for patient meals.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced

Time management

Food safety basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Position Summary

Join our team in preparing fresh salads and sandwiches, supporting patient meal tray assembly, and assisting with cold food preparation for the Meals on Wheels program. This role plays an important part in delivering quality meals while maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare salads and sandwiches according to established recipes and standards

• Set up, stock, and maintain salad and sandwich stations on the tray line

• Accurately portion and place items on patient trays

• Support tray line operations during meal service

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of prep, storage, and service areas

• Learn and follow diet specifications for patient meals

Production Areas

• Patient cold sandwiches and salads

• Meals on Wheels program

• Grab & Go stations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Previous food service or kitchen experience is a plus

• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Work Schedule

• 8- and 10-hour shifts between 4:00 AM and 3:30 PM

• Includes every other weekend and holiday

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.