Food Service Associate- Per Diem

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Trinity Health

Part-time

Posted on Oct 14, 2026

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Job Title: Food Service Associate

Employment Type: Per Diem

Shift: Rotating - with every other weekend commitment

Location: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Darby, PA


Position Purpose:

The Food Service Associate Processes diet orders and diet changes for assigned units for the hospital’s Food & Nutrition Patients Department.


As a “Food Service Associate” you will:


  • Assists in floor stock maintenance for assigned units.
  • Participates in tray assembly, delivery and retrieval, breaks down after meal service and cleans the kitchen as well as patient trays.
  • Participates in cold food production.
  • Efficiently and pleasantly visits patient rooms to obtain verbal menu.
  • Effectively communicates with dietician, shift leader or manager any patient comments or concerns or problems.
  • Assists in food preparation assembles prepared food for service, prepares salads, desserts, nourishments; prepares and stores all food according to HACCP standards.
  • Maintains HACCP Infection Control guidelines.
  • Demonstrates equipment safety: i.e., meat slicer, coffee urn, can opener, dishwasher.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • HS diploma or equivalency (preferred)
  • Barista or food service experience

Position Highlights and Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
  • Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
  • Referral Rewards Program

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 178-bed teaching hospital located in Darby, Pa., which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia. Consistently recognized for clinical excellence, Mercy Fitzgerald is proud of our many quality achievements such as: Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, Achievement Awards from the American Heart/Stroke Associations and Certified Primary Stroke Center.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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