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Jefferson Health

Academic health system

Food Service Associate

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
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Philadelphia, PA, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production, Dining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, but not required.
  • Six or more months of previous food-service experience is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
  • Set up and stock the assigned station before service and for the next meal to facilitate meal service and efficiency.
  • Retrieve patient meal trays as needed to support sanitary, safe, and timely patient meal service.
  • Maintain appropriate floor stock according to par levels and record usage.
  • Handle food according to proper sanitary and safety guidelines and follow food-service handling methods according to policies and procedures.
  • Prepare all food using recipes to provide consistent, safe, nutritionally appropriate meals that meet taste, cost, and budget requirements.
  • Comply with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hand hygiene guidelines.
  • Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, including coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas, and serve prepared foods such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels as needed.
  • Store leftovers appropriately and use them on subsequent days or menus within the required timeframe.
  • Package, label, and date hot food items for patient service and cafeteria operations according to established cook-and-chill guidelines, and vacuum-pack food products as required.
  • Work in multiple areas as needed and cross-train in duties such as tray line, storeroom, and food preparation.
  • Work in the dish room or pot area as needed to clean and sanitize equipment according to department standards.
  • Maintain proper care and safe storage of food, equipment, and the surrounding area.
  • Complete daily and special cleaning assignments to provide a sanitary and safe environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the company

Jefferson Health is an academic health system serving Philadelphia, South Jersey, and surrounding communities. The system delivers hospital, specialty, primary, emergency, outpatient, research, and professional education services across its care network. It serves patients, families, clinicians, students, researchers, and regional communities. Its operating model centers on clinical care integrated with university education, research, physician practices, and shared health-system operations. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, education, technology, facilities, administration, and patient access. This structure supports consistent delivery across the organization.

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