Food Service Worker
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Sparks, NV, 89432
Job Type : Per Diem
Date Posted : 15 January 2026
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
As a long-standing community partner with a 116-year history, Saint Mary’s Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America’s Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more. The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics. For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com.
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of patient and non-patient food service duties such as preparing and delivering patient trays, servicing the cafeteria, working on tray line, stocking storage areas, preparing nourishments, dishwashing and pot washing, mopping and sweeping of floors and emptying of trash as well as other related tasks.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Starting July 1, 2017, High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Employment Status
Per DiemShift
VariableEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
While a high school diploma is preferred, local employers in Sparks, NV often value food safety certifications like ServSafe. Familiarity with hospital food handling standards can also boost your employability in healthcare settings such as Prime Healthcare Services.
Sparks, NV, with its growing healthcare sector, shows steady demand for food service roles, slightly higher than smaller neighboring towns. The presence of large medical centers increases opportunities for hospital food workers compared to more rural areas.
Daily tasks include preparing and delivering patient meals, maintaining cleanliness in food prep areas, restocking supplies, and assisting with cafeteria services. Working in a hospital setting like Prime Healthcare requires adherence to strict hygiene and safety protocols.
Food Service Workers in Sparks typically earn between $12 and $16 per hour depending on experience. Prime Healthcare Services offers competitive wages reflecting the role's demands and local cost of living, often including per diem shift flexibility.
Shifts for Food Service Workers at Prime Healthcare can vary, including mornings, evenings, and weekends. The per diem employment status means flexibility but may require availability on short notice, fitting hospital operational needs.
Prime Healthcare Services emphasizes community values and quality care, offering Food Service Workers a supportive work culture with opportunities to impact patient well-being directly in a respected regional medical center.
Yes, gaining experience here can open pathways to supervisory roles or specialized food services positions, especially within large healthcare systems that value internal promotion and skill development.
While demand remains consistent due to hospital size, competition can be moderate given the area's growing population. Strong interpersonal skills and compliance with food safety standards can distinguish applicants.
Attention to detail, reliability, and a compassionate approach toward patient care are critical. Being able to handle multiple duties from tray preparation to sanitation ensures smooth daily operations in this hospital setting.
Hospital Food Service Workers follow stricter hygiene and dietary guidelines to meet patient health needs, unlike typical restaurant roles. This requires knowledge of medical diets and sensitivity to patient conditions, enhancing job complexity.