ChristianaCare

Food Service Assistant III - Emergency Department Host/Hostess (HM JR80460) | Part-Time | Rotating Shifts | Christiana Hospital - Newark campus

ChristianaCare  •  United States (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Join Our Team at Christiana Hospital!

Are you passionate about helping others and delivering exceptional service?

ChristianaCare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Service Assistant IIIto serve as a Host/Hostess in our Emergency Department This unique role is designed to enhance the patient and visitor experience by providing warm, welcoming, and attentive food service support in a fast-paced healthcare environment.


Location: Christiana Hospital – Newark, DE
Schedule: Part-Time (40 hours biweekly)
Shifts: Rotating – 7:30 AM–4:00 PM and 11:30 AM–8:00 PM; requires working every other weekend and holiday rotation.

What You’ll Do:

  • Serve meals and snacks to patients in accordance with dietary guidelines.
  • Collect and process patient menu selections using iPad technology.
  • Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure accurate diet orders.
  • Provide outstanding customer service and practice service recovery.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of pantry and service areas.
  • Monitor patient satisfaction and communicate feedback to the nutrition team.
  • Rotate between morning and evening shifts to support 24/7 patient care.

What We’re Looking For:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Previous food service experience preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Comfortable using technology (iPad) for menu collection.
  • ServSafe certification is a plus.

Why Join ChristianaCare?

  • Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on excellence and love.
  • Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
  • Make a meaningful impact on patient care and satisfaction.
  • Enjoy a stable schedule with rotating shifts and part-time benefits.
  • Competitive pay with weekend shift differentials

Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients and families?
Apply today to become a valued member of our Food & Nutrition Services team!

This position has a starting rate of $18.08 per hour, regardless of prior experience. After six months of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $21.15 per hour. After one year of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $22.18 per hour.This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Aug 12, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visithttps://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

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About ChristianaCare

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs.

ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute.

ChristianaCare is nationally recognized as a great place to work, rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek and other national quality ratings. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. With its groundbreaking Center for Virtual Health and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Newark, Delaware
Year Founded
Unknown
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