Food Service Worker PT Variable

AHMC Healthcare • Monterey Park, CA

1d • $23 - $26

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. Duties include preparing and presenting cold foods, salads, and desserts; restocking service items; and labeling foods for modified diets to promote accuracy and patient safety. The worker also helps control inventory and waste, maintains a clean workstation, interacts respectfully with patients and colleagues, and collaborates with the dietary team on daily goals and quality improvement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 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

• Minimum of one year of hospital or healthcare food service experience preferred.

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, use leftovers effectively, and help minimize waste and overproduction.
• Promptly report produce quality issues, food shortages, and expired items 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED