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Food Service Associate

Backus Hospital
Norwich, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/7/2026

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: 630-3pm during the week and 6-230pm everyother weekend. Includes rotating holidays


Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Provides routine support services such as preparing patient trays, assisting with food preparation, replenishing supplies, washing dishes, and operating equipment in the cafeteria such as the cash register, cash handling, and/or patient tray service areas. Maintains proper sanitation of food service areas and equipment and adheres to stringent food handling procedures.


Performs assigned routine food service tasks in a specific area under close supervision to meet food service demands.

  • Prepares patient trays
  • Assists with food preparation
  • Replenishes supplies
  • Washes dishes and equipment
  • Serves food


Qualifications


Minimum Requirements

  • Education: None
  • Experience:None
  • Licensure, Certification, Registration: None
  • Language Skills: Must be able to read, write and speak English
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
  • Basic math skills
  • Wears appropriate shoes and PPE (gloves) in all food service areas to avoid injury


We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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