Food Service Worker - Per Diem
About The Position
The Food Service Worker supports hospital nutrition services by assisting in the preparation, assembly, and delivery of meals that meet patient dietary needs and safety standards. This role ensures meals are prepared according to prescribed diets, physician orders, and food safety regulations while maintaining a clean, sanitary, and efficient work environment. The Food Service Worker interacts with patients, clinical staff, and team members to provide courteous service, accurate meal selections, and timely delivery. Responsibilities include assembling trays, portioning food, stocking supplies, washing dishes and equipment, and maintaining compliance with hospital policies, infection control practices, and regulatory guidelines. Working in a fast paced hospital setting, the Food Service Worker plays an essential role in supporting patient recovery and satisfaction by contributing to a safe and positive dining experience. The food service worker also supports the retail cafeteria operation by serving food, cashiering, stocking and cleaning as assigned as well as catering functions for special events throughout the organization. Employees may be required to float to the other facility within Southwest Health Rancho Springs and Inland Valley Hospital based on operational needs, with appropriate orientation and competency validation provided.
Requirements
- Maintains certification in Food Service Sanitation by the Department of Health.
Nice To Haves
- Previous kitchen experience in an acute care facility beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the preparation, assembly, and delivery of meals that meet patient dietary needs and safety standards.
- Ensuring meals are prepared according to prescribed diets, physician orders, and food safety regulations.
- Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and efficient work environment.
- Interacting with patients, clinical staff, and team members to provide courteous service, accurate meal selections, and timely delivery.
- Assembling trays, portioning food, stocking supplies, and washing dishes and equipment.
- Maintaining compliance with hospital policies, infection control practices, and regulatory guidelines.
- Supporting the retail cafeteria operation by serving food, cashiering, stocking and cleaning as assigned.
- Supporting catering functions for special events throughout the organization.
- Floating to the other facility within Southwest Health Rancho Springs and Inland Valley Hospital based on operational needs, with appropriate orientation and competency validation provided.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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