Food Service Assistant I - Casual - 8 Hrs. Weekly/16 Hrs. Biweekly - Rotating Shifts - Newark Campus

Job Details

Join a Mission-Driven Team at ChristianaCare!

Position: Food Service Assistant I
Location: Christiana Hospital – Newark Campus
Schedule: Casual (8 hours/week minimum)
Shifts: Available to work shifts - 6:30am - 9:30pm. Rotating – 6:30AM–3:00PM, 10:30AM–6:0PM, 3:00PM–9:00PM

Must be available to work a combination of all shifts listed above. Required to work every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Benefits: This is a casual position and not benefit eligible

Why ChristianaCare?

At ChristianaCare, we’re more than a health system — we’re a community built on Love and Excellence . As a nonprofit organization, our mission is rooted in service, compassion, and partnership with our patients and their families. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

About the Role

As a Food Service Assistant I , you’ll play a vital role in delivering nutritious meals and warm service to our patients. From assembling trays to maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, your work will directly support healing and comfort.

Watch what it’s like to be part of our team:

What You’ll Do

• Assemble patient meal trays with accuracy and care
• Prepare trays for modified diets and understand dietary restrictions
• Operate dishwashing and sanitation equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain cleanliness and follow infection prevention protocols
• Demonstrate ChristianaCare’s core values in every interaction

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• A heart for service and a commitment to excellence
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about serving others and want to be part of a team that values compassion, respect, and excellence , we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and help us deliver care 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 10, 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