Food Service Assistant III - Part Time​/Biweekly - Rota

? Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day — Join Christiana Care as a Food Service Assistant III (Host/Hostess)! ?

Are you someone who finds joy in helping others and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? At Christiana Care
, we don’t just deliver health care—we deliver health with compassion, excellence, and love.

We’re currently seeking a Food Service Assistant III – Host/Hostess to join our dedicated Nutrition Services team. In this role, you’ll be the friendly face delivering meals and comfort to patients, ensuring their dietary needs are met with care and precision.

This position requires working all listed 10-hour shifts on a rotating basis.

Required Shifts Include:

• 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• 7:45 AM – 6:15 PM
• 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• 8:15 AM – 6:45 PM
• 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• 4:30 PM - 8:15 PM

Every other weekend and holiday rotation is also required.

• Deliver meals tailored to therapeutic diets with accuracy and empathy
• Collect and process patient menu selections and diet orders
• Adjust menus based on dietary guidelines and patient preferences
• Provide warm, attentive customer service to patients and families
• Collaborate with clinical and dietary teams to ensure satisfaction and safety

• High school diploma or equivalent required
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• 6+ months of food service experience (preferred)
• Serv Safe certification (preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read diet orders and perform basic math
• Comfort using iPads and basic computer systems

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and pull throughout your shift
• Must pass a physical exam and drug screening
• Comfortable working in patient care areas and around cleaning supplies

Named one of Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals (U.S.), Christiana Care is a nationally recognized health system committed to Love and Excellence in everything we do.

We

Offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Annual  membership for backup child/adult care
• Financial coaching, wellness reimbursements, and exclusive discounts
• Career development and advancement opportunities

At Christiana Care, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a mission. Become part of a compassionate team that’s transforming lives through service, innovation, and heart.

This position has a starting rate of $18.57 per hour, regardless of prior experience. After six months of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $21.74 per hour. After one year of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $22.79 per hour. This pay rate/range represents Christiana Care’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.