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Food Service Worker, Full-time

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Lancaster, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026
Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary

  • Cleans and sanitizes food production and service equipment and facilities
  • Maintains an adequate supply of clean production and service ware
  • Transports items and supports kitchen and tray line operations as needed
  • Helps ensure a clean, safe, and efficient food service environment

Location: Lancaster General Hospital, 550 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare sanitation equipment and organize work areas for efficiency
  • Operate dishwashing/sanitation equipment or manually clean items per procedures
  • Ensure all items are properly cleaned, sanitized, and dried
  • Maintain sufficient levels of clean dishes, utensils, and service ware
  • Transport cleaned items to designated production and service areas
  • Disassemble and clean sanitation equipment regularly
  • Clean food production equipment following established guidelines
  • Maintain cleanliness of all food production and sanitation areas
  • Follow recycling procedures, including:
    • Washing and sorting recyclable materials (cans, cardboard, glass, paper)
    • Transporting recyclables to designated storage areas
  • Remove and transport trash to appropriate disposal or holding areas
  • Maintain trash carts and compactor areas in clean and sanitary condition

Additional Responsibilities

  • Assist with patient tray assembly line as needed
  • Complete required training, including diet-related training programs
  • Support meal assembly and service when assigned
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required

Work Schedule

  • Variable shifts between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM
  • Includes every other weekend
  • Includes every other holiday

Skills & Work Environment

  • Ability to follow procedures and maintain sanitation standards
  • Strong attention to detail and consistency in repetitive tasks
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility to shift between tasks as needed
  • Team-oriented with strong reliability and work ethic

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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