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

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is hiring for a hospital foodservice role at Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA. The position involves preparing and serving meals according to menu and dietary requirements, using standard kitchen equipment, and ensuring safety and sanitation.

The role requires a high school diploma and about one year of foodservice experience. The hospital emphasizes strict adherence to food safety standards and cross-contamination prevention.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma

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.

Requirements

• High School Graduate (or equivalent).
• One (1) year foodservice experience or 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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$25.00 - $30.29 /hour