VHC Health

Start your career in healthcare by making a real impact behind the scenes! At VHC Health, our Nutrition Services team plays a vital role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This is your opportunity to join a supportive team, gain hands-on experience, and grow within a top hospital. Whether you're starting out or looking for a fresh path, this entry-level role offers a strong foundation for a rewarding future in healthcare.

VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. Recent accomplishments include  recognition by Newsweek as a 2025 "World's Best Hospital" and VHC becoming the Washington Commanders Football provider for women's health. VHC Health is a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. At VHC Health, we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients and that is made clear with our recent accomplishments!

Purpose & Scope:

• Cleans all equipment and surfaces according to departmental procedures and schedules.
• Thoroughly scrapes, soaks, washes and sanitizes pots and pans.
• Ensures trays, utensils and all equipment are clean prior to placing in service.
• Prepares dish room and dish machine prior to use. Loads and unloads dish machine following established procedures.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen, production, service and cafeteria floors on a routine basis. 
• Removes trash and garbage to disposal area. Cleans trash containers. May be required to operate dish machine, compactor and garbage disposal.
• Transports supplies to various areas of the department and facility. May deliver food trucks to floors. May collect trays from patient areas.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

• One year of experience in basic mathematics is preferred.

Pay & Benefits: Commensurate with experience. Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.

• Employee-Led Engagement and Wellness Committee dedicated to make work a fun and healthy place to work
• Annual Employee Survey – Your Voice is Heard at VHC!
• Paid Major Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training
• Clinical and Research Pathways Eligible
• Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
• Employee Wellness Benefits
• Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
• VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy
• VHC Retirement Program
• Workforce Enhancement Program
• Work/Life Discounts Program
• Free onsite parking
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Leave
• 401(k) + Match
• and much more!