Food Services Assistant

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; College Hill (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's is seeking a part-time Food Service position at the College Hill Campus. The role involves evening shifts (USA) with 24 hours weekly and a 0.6 FTE, focusing on patient-tray line setup, dishwashing, and cafeteria support.

Starting pay ranges from $16.75 to $20.27 per hour, with pay variances based on experience and equity; additional pay differentials may apply. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and patient-focused service.

Qualifications

• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and clean areas of the patient tray line, dish machine, pots & pans, and cafeteria.
• Deliver patient trays and maintain safe, sanitary work practices; interact with coworkers and guests as a team.
• Follow food handling, temperature checks, and sanitation procedures; complete logs for HACCP and sanitizers.
• Provide courteous service, meet guests' requests, and follow CARES standards; maintain safety in the department.

Skills

Food service

Dishwashing

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primary Location College Hill Campus

Department College Hill Food Service

Shift Evening (United States of America)

Schedule Part time

Weekly Hours 24

FTE 0.6

Employee Status Regular

Expected Starting Pay Range $16.75 - $20.27

Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates.

Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply.

Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Job Responsibilities

Schedule: Part-time evenings, 24 hours/week. Includes an every other weekend and every other holiday rotation

• Under the direct supervision of management, this position sets up, works, and cleans respective positions of the patient tray line, dish machine, pots & pans, and cafeteria. This position may deliver patient trays, and practices safe and sanitary habits while performing all assigned activities according to established standards. Maintain a clean environment for our patients, visitors, and employees. This position performs numerous activities that require interaction with co-workers and guests, must function as a team player, and provide prompt, courteous service that exemplifies our commitment to service excellence.
• Assures that proper food handling, temperature readings, and sanitation procedures are followed. Maintains excellent customer service, while meeting our guests' requests. Dish room staff is to retrieve dirty trays, clean all dishes to prepare for use, empty trash, and take trash carts to dumpster.
• Complete required HACCP logs. Handle food in a sanitary manner; maintain food at temperatures above 140 or below 41 degrees. Dish Machine log and Sanitizer log is to be completed to meet Board of Health and Department standards.
• Demonstrate effective customer service to fellow employees, customers, managers and visitors. Follow CARES standards at all times. Performs other duties s assigned.
• Maintain safety program within the department. Ensure safety concerns are reported appropriately.

Job Qualifications

Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EEO/Veteran/Disability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.