Food Service Worker

University of Vermont Medical Center

Last Updated: 3/23/2026 6:40:29 AM

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Current Days Open
14
Reqs Seen
3
Current Min Salary
$21.22 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$30.92 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
17.7
First Seen
9/6/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$20.00 (Hourly)
9/18/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$30.92 (Hourly)
5/1/2026

Full Job Description

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont Regular Department: Nutrition Services - Main Kitchen Part Time Standard Hours: 20 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Day/Eve Primary Shift: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Weekend Needs: Every Other Salary Range: Min $21.22 Mid $26.07 Max $30.92 Recruiter: Chelsea Therrien Hours: Variable shifts between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Every other weekend is required. Must be able to work every other weekend, both Saturday and Sunday. At University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC), food is important to us, our patients' health, and our community. Would you be interested in helping to feed our patients? Would you like to come work for one of the largest food production facilities in Vermont? Would you like to start a career in healthcare and food service where there are career advancement opportunities at your fingertips? When our patients come to the hospital, they might not expect to be able to order fresh, organic, and local food when they want it, and have it delivered by room service but our Food Service Workers help to make this happen! Apply today if this sounds interesting to you! JOB DESCRIPTION: Food Service Workers are essential in feeding everyone within the hospital. They may help with: preparing a patients meal tray for delivery, delivery of meals to patient rooms, dishwashing, separating trash/recycle/compost, and re-stocking supplies. Job routines require patient interaction, working as a team, the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, and moving large carts throughout the hospital. Great attitude and navigation skills are helpful! Experience is preferred; however, this is a great way to join the UVMMC team and begin an amazing career in food service and healthcare. Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred, minimum 18 years of age. Experience: Prior experience in a high volume, fast paced food service environment is preferred. Knowledge/Special Skills: Ability to read, speak, write and understand English. Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to follow basic oral and written instructions. Meets the physical demands of the job, including standing for extended periods of time and walking long distances. Must be dependable no excessive absenteeism/tardiness - per department policy. Understands and follows safety and sanitation procedures. PAY & BENEFITS: Base Pay: Hourly rates starting at $21.22/hour and up based on experience. In addition to the hourly pay rate, evening/weekend/night shift workers receive a differential, depending upon which shift is worked. GREAT BENEFITS: Our employees make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion to those in their time of need. We are proud to extend this culture of caring back to our employees and their families by providing a comprehensive and flexible benefits package. Employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Review our benefit summary at Benefits | Careers - The University of Vermont Health Network . This is a bargaining union position. About Us The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high quality academic health care for a rural region. The University of Vermont Medical Center will continue to ensure that individuals are employed, and that employees are treated during candidacy and employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices as follows: Employment decisions at The University of Vermont Medical Center are based on legitimate job related criteria. All personnel actions or programs that affect qualified individuals, such as employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, are made without discrimination based upon the individuals sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. UVMHealth.org/MedCenter The UVM Medical Center Blog EEO is the law.

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