Food Service Assistant I - Part Time - 20 Hours Weekly/40 Hours. Biweekly - Rotating Shifts - Every Other Weekend and Holiday - Newark Campus

Job Details

Make a Meaningful Impact—One Tray at a Time

Are you someone who finds joy in helping others and takes pride in delivering excellent service? At ChristianaCare, we believe that every role contributes to healing and compassion—including those who nourish our patients.

We’re currently hiring a Part-Time Food Service Assistant I to join our Food & Nutrition Services team at our Newark campus. If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference, we’d love to meet you!

Your Schedule

This is a rotating part-time position with shifts scheduled between 6:30 AM and 9:30 PM. Candidates must be available to work a combination of all the following shifts:

• 6:30am - 3:00pm
• 10:30am - 6:00pm
• 3:00pm - 9:00pm

Every other weekend and holiday rotations are required. Shift times may vary based on departmental needs.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble patient meal trays with care and accuracy, following dietary guidelines.
• Prepare trays for modified diets (e.g., pureed foods, thickened liquids).
• Operate dish machines and maintain sanitation stations.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety in all kitchen areas.
• Monitor equipment temperatures and sanitation levels.
• Follow infection prevention protocols, including proper food storage and glove use.
• Uphold ChristianaCare’s values of Excellence and Love in every interaction.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs and perform tasks like standing, walking, bending, and reaching.

Why Join ChristianaCare?

• Competitive pay + weekend shift differentials
• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits starting Day One (medical, dental, vision)
• Inclusive, supportive culture where you matter
• Growth opportunities in one of the nation’s leading health systems

Be part of something bigger. Help us serve with compassion and care—one meal, one smile, one patient at a time.

Apply today and start your journey with ChristianaCare.

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 31, 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/