Food Service Worker II - Part Time (24 hours per week)

St. Louis Children’s Hospital, located in Saint Louis, Missouri, is renowned for its dedication to improving the health and lives of children. Established in 1879, this esteemed healthcare institution has grown to become one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the United States, offering care in over 50 specialty areas. As a leading pediatric hospital, St. Louis Children’s combines inpatient and outpatient medical services with educational, wellness, and injury-prevention programs, all aimed at fulfilling its mission to "do what’s right for kids." The hospital’s staff includes a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, volunteers, and support personnel who strive daily to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to patients and their families from across a 300-mile service area, as well as patients from all 50 states and numerous countries worldwide.

St. Louis Children’s Hospital has earned consistent recognition among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report across all surveyed categories and was notably ranked within the top 25 hospitals for all 10 pediatric specialties in 2021. Its academic and medical partner, the Washington University School of Medicine, is highly regarded nationally as one of the premier medical schools, enhancing the academic and clinical excellence found at the hospital. Furthermore, since 2005, the hospital has held Magnet® status for nursing excellence, awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center®, underscoring its commitment to nursing quality and professional development.

The role available is Food Service Worker II at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, a part-time position offering approximately 24 hours per week, with a salary range from $17.25 to $22.33 per hour, depending on qualifications and relevant experience. This role includes a daily pay option, rotating weekends and holidays, and requires flexibility to work both AM and PM shifts. Employees in this position must embrace a positive attitude and demonstrate a genuine love for working with children.

Food Service Worker II plays a critical role in delivering quality food service to the hospital’s cafeteria customers, ensuring both speed of service and friendly, courteous interactions. The responsibilities include various food service functions such as preparing food, setting up service areas with food, utensils, and garnishments, portioning food accurately, serving meals, maintaining sanitation standards, and assisting customers as needed. The position is essential in supporting the hospital’s mission by helping create a positive and efficient dining experience for patients, families, staff, and visitors.

The position offers full benefits through BJC HealthCare, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and access to additional BJC programs, supporting employees’ holistic well-being. This role is ideal for individuals committed to providing excellent customer service within a healthcare environment, who are organized, safety-conscious, and enjoy contributing to the healthcare community’s daily operations and overall patient experience.