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Select Specialty Hospital - Macomb

Food Service Aide

Mount Clemens, MI · On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview Critical Illness Recovery Hospital Food Service Aide PRN/Per Diem Do you enjoy preparing delicious food? Would you like to help patients who are recovering from a serious injury or illness?

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Select Specialty Hospital - Macomb

Food Service Aide

Mount Clemens, MI · On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview Critical Illness Recovery Hospital Food Service Aide PRN/Per Diem Do you enjoy preparing delicious food? Would you like to help patients who are recovering from a serious injury or illness?

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Select Medical

Food Service Aide

Mount Clemens, MI · On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital Food Service Aide PRN/Per Diem Do you enjoy preparing delicious food? Would you like to help patients who are recovering from a serious injury or illness? Come use ...

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Cabell Huntington Hospital

Food Service Aide

Huntington, WV · On-site

$11 - $14.50/hr

... Huntington Hospital is seeking a part-time Food Service Aide/Attendant. Under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, the Food Service Aide/Attendant performs a variety of patient food ...

Cabell Huntington Hospital

Food Service Aide

Huntington, WV · On-site

$11 - $14.50/hr

... Huntington Hospital is seeking a part-time Food Service Aide/Attendant. Under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, the Food Service Aide/Attendant performs a variety of patient food ...

Cabell Huntington Hospital

Food Service Aide

Huntington, WV · On-site

$11 - $14.50/hr

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a part-time Food Service Aide/Attendant. Under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, the Food Service Aide/Attendant performs a variety of patient food ...

Cabell Huntington Hospital

Food Service Aide

Huntington, WV

$11 - $14.50/hr

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a part-time Food Service Aide/Attendant. Under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, the Food Service Aide/Attendant performs a variety of patient food ...

SpiriTrust

Food Service Aide

Chambersburg, PA · On-site

$16/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Food Service Aide: Concordia at SpiriTrust - Luther Ridge (formerly SpiriTrust Lutheran) is looking for a Food Service Aide to join our team! If you enjoy serving, working with people, and being part ...

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Food Service Aide

Chambersburg, PA

$16/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Food Service Aide: Concordia at SpiriTrust - Luther Ridge (formerly SpiriTrust Lutheran) is looking for a Food Service Aide to join our team! If you enjoy serving, working with people, and being part ...

clh

Food Service Aide

Gettysburg, PA

$16.05/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Food Service Aide, you will have the responsibility to serve quality food to our residents. What You'll do as a Food Service Aide: * Assist with preparation, cooking, and baking * Waiting tables ...

Trinity Health

Food Service Aide

Saint Francis, KS · On-site

$11.75 - $15.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Francis Hospital, Wilmington, DE Position Purpose: * The Food Service Aide provides personalized meal service to hospital patients. As a " Food Service Aide " you will: * Assist patients with meal ...

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ANNA MARIA OF AURORA MASTER

Food Service Aide

Aurora, OH · On-site

$12 - $16/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We're currently looking for friendly and dependable Food Service Aides to enhance the mealtime experience for our residents in both our Skilled Nursing Facility and Assisted Living community. We have ...

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How much do hospital food service aide jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for hospital food service aide in the United States is $14.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $16.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hospital food service aide?

To thrive as a Hospital Food Service Aide, you need basic food preparation knowledge, understanding of dietary restrictions, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food safety protocols, and health department regulations is typically required. Attention to detail, strong communication, and a customer-service mindset help ensure patient satisfaction and safe meal delivery. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining nutritional standards, supporting patient recovery, and ensuring a safe, efficient food service environment in healthcare settings.

What is a hospital food service aide?

Hospital food service aides are support staff who help prepare, deliver, and serve meals to patients, staff, and visitors within a hospital. They are responsible for following dietary guidelines provided by healthcare professionals, maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards, and ensuring that patients receive the correct meals according to their specific medical or nutritional needs. This role often involves interacting with patients, working as part of a team, and helping with kitchen duties such as dishwashing and restocking supplies. Hospital food service aides play an important part in patient care by supporting nutritional well-being and contributing to a positive hospital experience.

What are some common challenges hospital food service aides face, and how can they be managed?

Hospital Food Service Aides often encounter challenges such as adhering to strict dietary guidelines for patients, working efficiently during busy meal times, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. Managing these challenges requires strong attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions carefully, and good communication skills to coordinate with kitchen and nursing staff. Staying organized and being proactive in preparing for meal service can help reduce stress and ensure patient satisfaction.

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Infographic showing various Hospital Food Service Aide job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,118 per year, or $15 per hour.

Hospital Food Service Aide

AtlantiCare Rehabilitation Hospital

Galloway, NJ • On-site

$17 - $20.73/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Overview

Hospital Name: AtlantiCare Rehabilitation Hospital - In partnership with Select MedicalPosition: Food Service AideLocation: Galloway, New JerseySchedule: FulltimeCompensation:$17.00 - $20.73 hourly 

*based on years of experience 

New hospital opening in August 2026 

A partnership between Atlanticare and Select Medical, our 60-bed medical rehabilitation hospital will open later this year and serve patients in southeastern New Jersey. Led by a physiatrist - a physician board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation - our team includes rehabilitation nurses; physical, occupational, and speech-language therapists; dietitians; case managers and other clinical and support staff.

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation and multiple traumas. 

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

  • Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
  • Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
  • Prepare high-quality food in a timely and efficient manner
  • Operate equipment and perform related duties in a safe manner
  • Complete all procedures scheduled during the shift without compromising the quality of work
  • Maintain compliance to regulatory requirements for safe food handling, by following sanitation, infection control, risk management guidelines and HACCP plan.
  • Completes cleaning duties, pulling trash, sweeping, mopping
  • Assist patients in completing menu selections, offering alternative menu in accordance with food allergies, food sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.
  • Update and validate diet changes in the patient diet management system, prints and distributes reports, tallies, menus and meal tickets.
  • Stock nourishment rooms and assist with kitchen stocking
  • Perform cafeteria duties as assigned including serving, grilling, stocking, cleaning and cash handling.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Food Handlers Card

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling
  • Healthcare/restaurant experience
  • Commitment to customer service
  • Willingness to perform routine tasks and effectively work alongside the culinary team and leaders
Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Employment Type: OTHER

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