Hospital Kitchen Steward & Sanitation Associate

Penn Medicine; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking an inpatient food service associate to handle cleaning tasks, dishwashing, tray delivery, and stocking in hospital settings. You will support patient dining and maintain a sanitary kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction and collaboration with clinical staff, with the goal of contributing to high patient satisfaction. Training will cover food safety, hygiene, and emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in food service or healthcare sanitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports food carts and patient trays to designated areas, following procedures.
• Delivers par stock supplies to units and restocks as necessary.
• Operates dish machine, pot washing, and cleans equipment per policy.
• Maintains chemical closet, trash & linen room and cleans floors and surfaces.
• Completes daily, weekly, monthly and special cleaning tasks and adheres to safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Compassionate care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking an inpatient food service associate to handle cleaning tasks, dishwashing, tray delivery, and stocking in hospital settings. You will support patient dining and maintain a sanitary kitchen environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction and collaboration with clinical staff, with the goal of contributing to high patient satisfaction. Training will cover food safety, hygiene, and emergency procedures.