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Dignity Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA, is seeking a foodservice worker to prepare and serve meals in accordance with menus and dietary requirements. You will use kitchen equipment, monitor temperatures, and ensure proper storage and labeling.

Join a nonprofit community hospital with a focus on safety, sanitation, and patient care. A high school diploma and 1 year of foodservice experience are preferred, with an equivalent combination acceptable.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• One year foodservice experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food according to menu and dietary requirements.
• Monitors food temperatures during cooking, holding and storage processes, and adheres to safety protocols to prevent cross-contamination.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery; ensures sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

Skills

Foodservice experience

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.

Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross‑contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.

Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate
• One (1) year foodservice experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191‑bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission‑certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

Pay Range

$25.00 - $30.29 /hour