Patient Dining & Kitchen Support – Hospital Food Services

Connecticut Children's Medical Center; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children’s in Hartford is seeking a friendly Food Service Worker to support kitchen, cafeteria, dining room, and patient feeding areas. You will set up stations, prepare and portion food items, and help maintain a clean, safe dining environment.

The role requires cash handling, stocking, and coordination with patient care areas. Education: high school diploma preferred. On-site position with benefits and a supportive team, including flexible hours and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues.
• Ability to apply elementary math functions for cash handling and portioning.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Set up assigned kitchen and dining areas for service.
• Prepare, portion, and label food items for patient and non-patient areas.
• Stock and maintain condiment, paper, and dining supplies.
• Deliver patient trays and coordinate with clinical areas as needed.
• Operate cash register and reconcile the cash drawer at shift end.
• Clean tables, counters and kitchen equipment; sweep and mop floors.
• Assist with catered events and special menu needs.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Connecticut Children’s in Hartford is seeking a friendly Food Service Worker to support kitchen, cafeteria, dining room, and patient feeding areas. You will set up stations, prepare and portion food items, and help maintain a clean, safe dining environment.

The role requires cash handling, stocking, and coordination with patient care areas. Education: high school diploma preferred. On-site position with benefits and a supportive team, including flexible hours and opportunities for advancement.