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Food Service Associate

UNC Health
Kinston, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/12/2026
Food Service Associate Job ID: 229248 Location: Kinston, NC Facility/Division: UNC Lenoir Health Care Status: Full Time Shift: Day Job Job Description Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. Summary: The Food Service Associate may work anywhere on property where food is prepared. This person will assist in setup and serving of food from counters and steamtables. Duties will include cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work stations. Responsibilities: Patients and families, associates, other departments' personnel are served in providing our services. Perform duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital. Ensures that contacts with other healthcare team members is friendly, helpful and courteous at all times. Other information: EDUCATION High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred. EXPERIENCE No previous work experience required. LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION None OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential. Ability to maintain a positive attitude. Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect. Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives. Ability to use a computer. Ability to provide clear directions and respond to employees. Basic food-handling skills. WORK ENVIRONMENT Generally in an indoor setting; however, may supervise outside activities and events. Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends and extended hours as business dictates. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses. Significant walking or other means of mobility. Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours). Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds. Job Details Legal Employer: Lenoir Health Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit: Dietary Services Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: LENOIR MEM Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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