Meal Assistant Jobs at OHSU

Meal service associate jobs in Portland

A hospital patient receives a healthy meal delivered by a meal assistant.

Earn $20.77 to $27.70 an hour providing patient care at Oregon’s only academic health center. As a meal service associate, you will:  

  • Work closely with nurses and dietitians. 
  • Depending on the job, qualify for a generous benefits package. 
  • Directly support patients by helping them order, and by delivering and clearing meals.

Apply for a meal assistant job at OHSU

Why join OHSU as a meal assistant?

OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. 

You’ll find:  

  • A chance to join the front lines of health care, bringing compassion and dedication directly to patients.
  • Opportunities for career advancement. 
  • A welcoming environment with leaders striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution.
  • Support and resources for people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations.
  • Wellness programs to support your physical, emotional and financial health.

Employee benefits

Many meal assistant jobs include a complete benefits package that includes: 

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees 
  • Access to retirement plans
  • Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off 
  • 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated for part-time employees) 
  • Eight paid holidays a year 
  • Commuter subsidies
  • Tuition reimbursement 
  • Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
  • Discounts just for OHSU members

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