Patient Meal Service Specialist

hhccareers; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport seeks a dedicated food service worker to support daily cafeteria operations. You will prepare patient trays, assist with food prep, replenish supplies, wash dishes, and operate equipment such as turbo Chef, panini machine and cash register.

You will also help serve meals and deliver trays to patient rooms. The role emphasizes strict sanitation, proper PPE use, and adherence to safety procedures, with opportunities to participate in

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Basic math skills required for handling meals and cash.
• Wear PPE (gloves) in food service areas to avoid injury.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient trays and assist with food preparation.
• Replenish supplies and wash dishes and equipment.
• Serve food and deliver patient trays to rooms.
• Operate kitchen and cafeteria equipment (turbo chef, panini, pizza oven, cash register).
• Assist in serving hot and cold foods and follow safety procedures.
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in in-services.

Skills

English literacy

Basic math

Safety PPE

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Turbo chef

Panini machine

Pizza oven

Cash register

Dish machine

Job description

Hartford HealthCare's St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport seeks a dedicated food service worker to support daily cafeteria operations. You will prepare patient trays, assist with food prep, replenish supplies, wash dishes, and operate equipment such as turbo Chef, panini machine and cash register.

You will also help serve meals and deliver trays to patient rooms. The role emphasizes strict sanitation, proper PPE use, and adherence to safety procedures, with opportunities to participate in