Food Service Assistant I - Part Time - 20 Hrs. Weekly/40 Hrs. Biweekly - Day Shift - 6:30am - 3pm - 2 Days A Week - Every Other Weekend - Wilmington Campus

Job Details Food Service Assistant I – Patient Dining Services Join ChristianaCare's Food & Nutrition Services team and help ensure patients receive accurate, high-quality meals in a safe and sanitary environment. Key Responsibilities: • Assemble and deliver patient meal trays accurately and efficiently. • Read and follow meal tickets, including modified and therapeutic diets. • Replenish food supplies and maintain trayline operations. • Operate and clean dishwashing, pot washing, and sanitation equipment. • Follow food safety, infection prevention, and sanitation procedures. • Maintain clean work areas and properly handle waste disposal. • Provide compassionate service while supporting ChristianaCare's values of Excellence and Love. Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent preferred (or currently enrolled in high school). • Ability to read, write, and follow instructions. • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and remain active throughout the shift. Work Environment: • Fast-paced healthcare setting. • Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, cleaning chemicals, and food service equipment. • Must follow all safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards. Why Join ChristianaCare? Be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care and service to patients every day. This position has a starting rate of $17.80 per hour, regardless of prior experience. After six months of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $20.90 per hour. After one year of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $21.93 per hour. This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Post End Date Oct 21, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.  To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit   [link in the portal]