Food Service Worker-- VARDC5699073

Compunnel Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is looking for part-time Food Service Workers in Newark, DE. This role involves supporting hospital catering and dish room operations with flexible scheduling. Responsibilities include preparing food and beverages, maintaining sanitary standards, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should have prior food service experience and strong communication skills. This entry-level position offers competitive pay ranging from $15 to $16 per hour.

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience; healthcare experience preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, physically active environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beverages, salads, sandwiches, boxed meals, and catering items per daily orders.
• Set up, deliver, break down, and clean catering services.
• Operate dish machines and sanitation equipment; wash, sanitize, and store service ware.
• Monitor dish machine temperatures and sanitizer levels.
• Maintain clean work areas; manage trash, supplies, and inventory.
• Assist with cafeteria or patient tray services as needed.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Food Service Worker – Catering & Dish Room

Contract: 13 weeks (extension and perm possibility)

Shift: Variable | Most shifts 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Base pay range: $15.00/hr - $16.00/hr

Job Summary: Per diem Food Service Attendants are needed to support hospital catering and dish room operations. These on‑call roles offer flexible scheduling with opportunities for additional shifts during peak periods. Responsibilities include supporting catering set‑up and breakdown, assisting with food preparation and delivery, and maintaining clean, sanitary, and efficient dish room operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare beverages, salads, sandwiches, boxed meals, and catering items per daily orders.
• Set up, deliver, break down, and clean catering services; maintain equipment and presentation standards.
• Operate dish machines and sanitation equipment; wash, sanitize, and store service ware.
• Monitor dish machine temperatures and sanitizer levels; follow food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Maintain clean work areas; manage trash, supplies, and inventory.
• Assist with cafeteria or patient tray services as needed.
• Provide courteous, professional service; follow safety, infection control, and regulatory guidelines.

Ideal Candidate

• Reliable, flexible, and able to handle varied food service duties.
• Prior food service experience; healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, physically active environment.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Customer Service

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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