- Part Time
- Winooski, Chittenden County
University of Vermont Health - UVM Medical Center at a glance
University of Vermont Health - UVM Medical Center
Join University of Vermont Health - UVM Medical Center's food service operations as a Food Service Worker II supporting our main kitchen in Winooski, Chittenden County, Vermont. This part-time position directly enables patient nutrition and hospital meal delivery in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
About the Role
You'll work variable evening shifts between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM, with every other weekend participation required. Operating from our main kitchen facility, you'll ensure patients receive timely meals that meet their clinical dietary orders and preferences. This role bridges food preparation and patient care, requiring both technical kitchen skills and compassionate patient interaction.
What You'll Do
- Assemble and prepare individual patient meal trays in accordance with prescribed dietary orders and nutritional requirements
- Transport and deliver meals directly to patients in hospital units
- Operate commercial dishwashing equipment and maintain sanitation standards for all kitchen utensils, service ware, and equipment
- Sort and separate waste materials including food scraps, recycling, and composting according to hospital environmental protocols
- Restock and organize kitchen supplies, ingredients, and service items to support continuous meal operations
- Interact professionally with patients, families, and healthcare staff during meal service
- Adhere to food safety, infection control, and occupational safety procedures at all times
What We're Looking For
- Previous food service or institutional kitchen experience (preferred)
- Availability for variable evening and weekend hours
- Accuracy and attention to detail in food handling and meal assembly
- Ability to engage respectfully with patients across diverse physical and medical conditions
- Physical capability to stand, walk, lift, and move throughout shifts
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and sanitation standards
About University of Vermont Health - UVM Medical Center
UVM Medical Center is Vermont's academic medical center and regional referral hospital. Our integrated food service and nutrition program serves hundreds of patients daily, partnering with clinical dietitians to provide medically appropriate meals as part of comprehensive patient care.
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Vermont is a landlocked state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, New York to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north. According to the most recent U.S. census estimates, the state has an estimated population of 644,663, making it the second-least populated of all U.S. states. It is the na
Nearby history: Winooski Block, listed 1974 (71m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 55°F / low 37°F year-round (summers around 79°F, winters around 14°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
- Elevation 55m (180 ft)
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