Patient Meal Service Associate

Hartford HealthCare; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking an on-site Food Service Associate for St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport/Westport area. The role involves preparing patient trays, helping with food preparation, replenishing supplies and operating cafeteria equipment.

You will ensure sanitation and follow food handling procedures to keep patients nourished and comfortable. The position requires basic math, English proficiency, proper PPE usage, and a High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Basic math skills.
• Wears appropriate shoes and PPE (gloves) in all food service areas to avoid injury.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient trays.
• Assist with food preparation.
• Replenish supplies.
• Wash dishes and equipment.
• Serve food and deliver patient trays.
• Operate kitchen and cafeteria equipment (e.g., turbo chef, panini machine, pizza oven, cash register, dish machine).
• Attend departmental meetings and in-services to promote continuous improvement.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hartford HealthCare is seeking an on-site Food Service Associate for St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport/Westport area. The role involves preparing patient trays, helping with food preparation, replenishing supplies and operating cafeteria equipment.

You will ensure sanitation and follow food handling procedures to keep patients nourished and comfortable. The position requires basic math, English proficiency, proper PPE usage, and a High School Diploma or GED preferred.