Foodservice Worker (Flex)

Tharp Consulting; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking a per diem Food Service Associate to support clinical meals, portioning, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in patient-service areas.

You will follow safety procedures, verify patient meal tickets, monitor temperatures, handle trays and supplies, and assist with basic delivery and sanitation as needed.

Hours are flexible per departmental needs and not eligible for benefits, making this role suitable for dependable staff seeking supplemental shift work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; prior food handling experience (preparation, serving, cleaning, customer service) is advantageous.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work efficiently in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks within the foodservice environment, including food preparation, packaging, and delivery.
• Clean and sanitize food service areas in accordance with management and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor and record temperatures of food and storage areas.
• Handle food trays, store supplies, and measure ingredients as needed.
• Receive, store, and organize food supplies, equipment, and utensils.
• Read and interpret patient meal tickets, confirming identifiers, recipes, and labels.
• May handle cash transactions depending on operational needs.

Skills

Food handling

Safety procedures

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview: Responsible for routine food portioning, serving, and maintaining cleanliness of work areas and utensils, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform various tasks within the foodservice environment, including food preparation, packaging, and delivery.
• Clean and sanitize food service areas in accordance with management and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor and record temperatures of food and storage areas.
• Handle food trays, store supplies, and measure ingredients as needed.
• Receive, store, and organize food supplies, equipment, and utensils.
• Read and interpret patient meal tickets, confirming identifiers, recipes, and labels.
• May handle cash transactions depending on operational needs.

Qualifications & Skills

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; prior food handling experience (preparation, serving, cleaning, customer service) is advantageous. Ability to follow safety procedures and work efficiently in a clinical environment.

Position Details

This is a flexible, per diem role with hours based on departmental needs. Not eligible for benefits.

Core Values

Emphasizes kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety in delivering quality care and service.