Food Service Worker PT Variable

AHMC Healthcare • Monterey Park, CA

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About The Position

The Food Service Worker joins the Dietary Department and helps prepare and serve high-quality cold foods for patients. The role supports tray-line assembly and maintains safety and sanitation standards throughout the department. Responsibilities include preparing salads and desserts, restocking service bars, and labeling items for modified diets to promote accuracy and patient safety. The worker also inspects refrigerated foods, uses leftovers appropriately to reduce waste, and reports quality concerns, shortages, or expired items to department leadership. The position requires courteous service, effective teamwork, and participation in departmental quality-improvement activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food Handlers Certificate must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) Card must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Solid working knowledge of food service sanitation procedures and standardized recipe guidelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, interdependent team setting.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of hospital or healthcare food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve patient cold foods, salads, and desserts in a tasteful and presentable manner.
• Restock salad and dessert bar items for lunch and dinner services.
• Clearly label salads and desserts for modified diets and maintain working knowledge of modified diet restrictions.
• Pull and inspect refrigerated items and use leftovers effectively to minimize waste and avoid overproduction.
• Report produce quality issues, food shortages, and expired items promptly to department leadership.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly workstation in accordance with hospital policies, JCAHO/DHS/CMS standards, and food safety regulations.
• Interact courteously and respectfully with patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues, demonstrating sensitivity to age-specific competencies across all age groups.
• Collaborate with dietary teammates to achieve daily goals, accept schedule modifications as needed, and participate in departmental Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED