Relief Food Service Assistant

*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedule: 8.5-hour shifts will be scheduled between 5a-4:30p, 40 hours/week

• Provide staffing coverage across Food Services as needed
• Prepare, serve, stock, and replenish food and beverage items
• Assemble patient meal trays according to diet orders when assigned
• Deliver excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards
• Support cash handling, inventory, stocking, and other operational duties as assigned
• Adapt to changing work locations, assignments, and departmental needs

Schedule Expectations

• This is a relief position with no guaranteed schedule
• Work assignments are based on departmental staffing needs and may vary from week to week
• There is a mandatory every other weekend and every other holiday rotation

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's is

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Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

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Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

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Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

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One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune

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Consistently certified as great place to work

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A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability

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Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability