Student PRN Opportunities - Dining Services
About The Position
The Youth Employment Program Associate (Food & Nutrition Services) provides high school-aged students with hands-on experience in a healthcare environment while supporting patient meal service operations. Working under the guidance of healthcare and support staff, the role assists with meal preparation, tray delivery and collection, diet order processing, food safety compliance, inventory rotation, and maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. Participants develop foundational workplace and customer service skills, gain exposure to healthcare careers, and contribute to a positive patient experience. This PRN opportunity is designed for individuals ages 16–17 and offers flexible scheduling to accommodate academic and extracurricular commitments. The recommended average commitment is approximately 20 hours per month. Applicants over 18 may also apply for regular PRN dining positions.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED, or currently enrolled in a high school or GED program.
- Positions are designed specifically for individuals ages 16–17; applicants over 18 may apply for regular PRN dining positions.
- Parent or legal guardian consent is required for employment.
- Work assignments and schedules must comply with applicable labor laws and organizational guidelines.
- Complete department-provided training and onboarding.
- NEO and CST are required for all youth employees.
- Youth employees may not float outside participating areas; operate or assist with patient lift equipment or any part of the lift process; perform 1:1 observation; provide patient care; or work in areas with potential exposure to radioactive substances or ionizing radiation, including accompanying patients to locations requiring radiation precautions.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, sanitary work environment in accordance with policies and regulations.
- Operate and maintain food service equipment.
- Communicate patient food needs and feedback to the appropriate area.
- Process diet orders, correct menus, tally menu items, and perform other patient meal tasks accurately according to established procedures.
- Serve and pick up patient meal trays according to policy and record intake according to policy.
- Store, label, and date food items using the First In, First Out (FIFO) methodology.
- Follow HACCP principles for time and temperature and record information according to policy.
- Serve menu items to patients and guests using the correct serving utensil and serving size.
- Clean department surfaces, equipment, carts, walls, and floors.
- Perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department; other duties may be assigned as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
