Food Service Associate

NY United Health Services • Binghamton, NY

24d • $17 - $22

About The Position

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a dependable and service-focused Food Service Associate to join our Nutrition Services team. In this role, you'll assist with preparing, serving, and delivering meals to patients, visitors, and staff—helping to ensure safe food handling and a clean, welcoming environment. Whether assembling meal trays or stocking supplies, your attention to detail helps support both quality care and comfort. As a Food Service Associate, your role goes beyond meals—you help create a comfortable and caring experience for every patient and guest. At UHS, we believe every connection matters, and the work you do each day plays a meaningful part in the healing process.

Requirements

• Not Applicable

Nice To Haves

• High School or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assemble patient and resident meal trays according to individual meal orders and place trays into carts for delivery to designated units
• Accurately portion and package salads, desserts, beverages, and other meal components following dietary guidelines and portion control standards
• Prepare and distribute nourishment items and floor supplies based on patient or resident dietary needs and unit requests
• Assist in the dish room by cleaning and sanitizing trays, carts, cookware, and utensils, and ensure proper restocking of china, silverware, and other service ware
• Follow safe food handling practices and general sanitation procedures to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment; accurately complete required HACCP forms
• Monitor inventory levels and restock kitchen supplies and tray line items to support efficient meal assembly and continuous service
• Operate commercial dish machines and other cleaning equipment to provide clean and sanitized dishware, glassware, and utensils
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclable materials from kitchen and service areas in accordance with safety and sanitation protocols
• Prepare short-order items and beverages for customers at deli and hot food stations, assembling food requests according to standard portion sizes and presentation guidelines
• Demonstrate knowledge of daily menu items and assist customers with meal selections, including accommodating special dietary requests when possible
• Support catered events by assisting with setup, food delivery, and cleanup as needed, and help decorate the facility for special occasions or themed events
• Perform various support tasks such as filling ice machines, backing up cashier or assistant cook roles, assisting with food prep during non-peak hours, and completing detail cleaning of high-use areas and equipment

Benefits

• We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
• Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
• We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
• When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
• With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees