Food Service Attendant

Food Service Attendant

JOB-10044835

Anticipated Start Date

November 03, 2025

Location

Newark, DE

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is one of the country’s most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. They are nationally recognized as a great place to work and the best health system to work for in the United States. Rated by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings. With its groundbreaking Center for Virtual Health and a focus on population health and value-based care, they are shaping the future of health care.

Job Summary

We are looking for individuals to join our client’s team as Food Service Attendant - Hostess. You will ensure patients receive therapeutically correct trays, processes diet orders, collect and adjust menu selections according to dietary needs, and provide outstanding customer service.

Job Description

• Deliver and serve patient meals according to prescribed diet orders
• Collect menu selections using an iPad and adjust for modified diets, calorie counts, and fluid restrictions
• Process diet orders, prepare trayline menus, and ensure compliance with dietary guidelines
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and infection control standards
• Practice excellent customer service and service recovery techniques

Skills Required

• Must have customer service experience
• Six months of food service experience preferred
• Knowledge of modified diets, calorie counts, fluid restrictions, and departmental policies
• Ability to read and interpret diet orders and menu selections
• Proficiency in basic arithmetic and math calculations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and customer satisfaction
• Ability to use computers, iPads, and hospital dietary software

Education/Training/Certifications

• High school graduation or its equivalent
• ServSafe certificate preferred

Additional Requirements

• Shift: Rotating shifts/days - 7:30 am - 4:00pm; 11:30 - 8:00pm
• Dress code: White scrub top; black scrub pants (black cargo pants but no jeans, yoga pants or tight leggings) footware needs to be waterproof or resistant and skid proof

Pay Rate

• $17.00 per hour

“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law”.