Service Assistant I - Food & Nutrition Services | Full-Time Utility and Sanitation | Christiana Hospital - Newark Campus

Job Details

Make a Difference Behind the Scenes

Join our dedicated team in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across three retail kitchens. Your work ensures that our patients, visitors, and staff enjoy meals in a space that meets the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Schedule: Primarily 3:00 PM–11:30 PM or 5:30 AM–2:00 PM
Shift Rotation: Based on department needs
Includes: Every other weekend and holidays

What You’ll Do:

• Clean and sanitize kitchen floors, equipment (small and large), hoods, serving lines, dishrooms, and refrigerators/freezers (reach-ins and walk-ins)
• Occasionally assist with meal service and pot washing duties
• Perform sanitation tasks including dish room operations, trash removal, and other kitchen assignments
• Uphold infection prevention protocols including but not limited to safe food storage, FIFO practices, and proper labeling
• Complies with Christiana Care and department sanitation/safety responsibilities in the performance of all job assignments in accordance with Federal and State Health Codes, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards and requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• A team player with a “customer-first” attitude
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous food service experience is a plus
• Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and service excellence

Why Join ChristianaCare?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Competitive pay with weekend shift differentials
• Generous paid time off
• Outstanding benefits starting on day one — medical, dental, and vision
• Inclusive and supportive culture where every team member is valued
• Opportunities for growth in one of the nation’s most respected health systems

Post End Date

Aug 16, 2025

EEO Posting Statement

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.