Food Service Associate - Nutrition Services

Job Description

Compensation: $17.25 to $22.50 / hour(Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.)

Why Join Glens Falls Hospital?

• Shift Premiums: Extra pay for evening and weekend shifts!
• Paid Training: No experience? We will teach you everything you need to know.
• Career Launchpad: Fast-track your growth into healthcare or advanced culinary roles.

The Impact You Can Make

At Glens Falls Hospital, you do more than serve food - you deliver comfort, care, and healing. As a Food Service Associate, you are a vital part of our patient care team. You will interact directly with patients, brighten their day, and ensure they get the nutrition they need to recover. If you love a fast-paced environment and want to make a real difference in your community, you belong here.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities)

• Patient Connection : Take menu selections directly at the bedside and deliver meals with a smile
• Tray Assembly : Build accurate patient food trays using our computerized ticket system
• Cafeteria Service : Set up food stations, serve customers using proper food handling, and cashier transactions
• Inventory Management: Keep stock levels perfectly filled by organizing and rotating products in daily refrigerator and unit floor spaces
• Special Events : Help set up, decorate, and cater special hospital themes and holiday events

What You Bring to the Team (Qualifications/Experience)

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred (but not required)
• Experience: Customer service or food service experience is a plus, but not required
• Language & Math : Must be able to read, write, and understand English, alongside basic computation skills for cashiering
• People Skills: A warm personality capable of connecting with patients, guests, and coworkers
• Eager to Learn : Ability to grasp general nutrition principles and special patient diet modifications within 7-10 days

About Us

Mission

Our mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

Communities We Serve

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Benefits

Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found on the career page here.