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Nursing Home Food Server Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Food Server

Gardena, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

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Food Server

Boise, ID · On-site

$3.35/hr

Must have a valid Food Handler's Card * Must have a valid Alcohol Server Permit. EXPERIENCE * Must ... It was an immediate success thanks to their commitment to bringing people together for home-style ...

Food Server

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$16.30/hr

Must have a valid Food Handler's Card * Must have a valid Alcohol Server Permit. EXPERIENCE * Must ... It was an immediate success thanks to their commitment to bringing people together for home-style ...

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How much do nursing home food server jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for nursing home food server in the United States is $15.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.34 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a nursing home food server?

To thrive as a Nursing Home Food Server, you need basic food service knowledge, attention to cleanliness, and the ability to follow dietary guidelines, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, food safety protocols, and possibly a ServSafe certification are typically required. Reliability, patience, and strong interpersonal skills help you interact positively with residents and work well within a team. These skills ensure meals are served safely, residents feel cared for, and operations run smoothly in a sensitive healthcare environment.

What is a nursing home food server?

A Nursing Home Food Server is responsible for preparing and serving meals to residents in a nursing home or assisted living facility. They ensure that residents receive the correct meals based on dietary needs and restrictions, maintain cleanliness in the dining area, and assist with meal-related tasks. This role requires good communication skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate attitude toward elderly residents. Food servers may also help with dishwashing, stocking supplies, and ensuring a safe dining experience.

What does a nursing home food server do?

A typical day for a Nursing Home Food Server involves preparing dining areas, assembling meal trays according to residents' dietary needs, delivering meals directly to residents, and assisting with clean-up after meals. You will regularly communicate with nursing staff to ensure residents receive proper nutrition and accommodate special food requests. The role often includes setting up for meal times, managing food portions, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and dining spaces. Teamwork and attention to detail are crucial, as you'll be working alongside dietary staff and caregivers to meet residents' dietary requirements and enhance their meal experience.

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Infographic showing various Nursing Home Food Server job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,808 per year, or $15.3 per hour.

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6.8

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Job description

10-hour shifts + Rotating Weekends


Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Patient Food Server with TriStar Centennial Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Patient Service Representative will be an experienced and competent professional who is responsible for obtaining food preferences, preparing, and distributing quality food and supplies to patients daily. This role will exemplify excellent customer service to all patients and employees.

What you will do in this role:

  • As the Patient Food Server, you will obtain patient menu preferences in accordance to dietary restrictions.
  • You prepare, deliver, and pick up patient meals in a timely manner.
  • You deliver, label, and track nourishments and/ or tube feedings as needed.
  • You maintain and update patient information in Computrition Hospitality Suite.
  • You will perform other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

  • High School Degree / Equivalent preferred
  • Food Handlers or ServSafe Certificate preferred
  • Banquet/Server experienced preferred
  • 1 year of food service experience required(must be provided on application and/or resume)
  • Completion of application assessment is required to be considered for this position
Benefits

TriStar Centennial Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 740+ bed comprehensive facility. We offer medical and surgical programs. These include behavioral health and 24-hour emergency. These also include heart and vascular and imaging. These also include neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, sleep disorder, and women's services. We are an affiliate of TriStar Health. TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 43-acre campus. We are home to TriStar Centennial Heart & Vascular Center. We are home to TriStar Centennial Women's Hospital. Our campus includes The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute and TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Patient Food Server opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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