Job Details
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and service make a real difference? At ChristianaCare, we don’t just provide health care—we deliver health with compassion, excellence, and love.
We’re seeking a Food Service Assistant I to join our Nutrition Services team at Wilmington Hospital. In this essential role, you’ll help ensure patients receive safe, accurate, and high-quality meals while supporting a clean and efficient kitchen environment.
Schedule & Hours
Business Hours: 5:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Primary Shifts:
- 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- 3:45 PM – 7:30 PM
Additional shifts may include:
- 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM
*Weekend & Holiday Rotation Required
**Must be able to work a combination of all shifts
What You’ll Do
- Assemble patient meals accurately and efficiently according to menu and dietary guidelines
- Support tray line operations, dish room, sanitation, and kitchen assignments
- Ensure proper portioning, tray setup, and meal presentation
- Follow therapeutic diet requirements and distinguish between regular and modified diets
- Maintain food safety standards, including temperature control and cross-contamination prevention
- Uphold sanitation and safety standards in compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations
- Demonstrate a “patients come first” mindset in every interaction
What You Bring
- Food service experience preferred
- Understanding of basic food safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to follow procedures and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Team-oriented mindset with a positive, service-driven attitude
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and pull throughout your shift
- Comfortable working in kitchen and patient care environments
- Ability to follow infection prevention and safety protocols
Why Choose ChristianaCare?
ChristianaCare is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of the World’s Best Hospitals (U.S.). We are a nationally respected health system guided by our mission of Love and Excellence.
We offer:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Care.com membership for backup child/adult care
- Wellness resources, financial coaching, and employee discounts
- Growth and career advancement opportunities
Join Us in Making a Difference
At ChristianaCare, this is more than a job—it’s a calling. Be part of a team dedicated to serving others with compassion and excellence every day.
👉 Apply today and help us deliver health with love. ❤️
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 https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
