Cook/Food Service Worker (Per Diem)

Mammoth Hospital; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 28,419 - 40,487; Part time

Job summary

Mammoth Hospital in Mammoth Lakes, California is seeking a Food Service professional for a per diem position. The job involves preparing and serving meals while ensuring that each plate meets dietary needs and is appealing. Excellent customer service skills are essential.

Candidates should have a California Food Safety Handlers Card and a high school diploma or equivalent, with one year of experience preferred. This role includes varied shifts and requires on-call availability.

Qualifications

• One year experience in the Food Service industry preferred.
• Basic knowledge of therapeutic diets and food preparation.
• Ability to work on an on-call, per diem basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for patients, staff, and guests.
• Ensure meals are appetizing and meet dietary needs.
• Complete regular cleaning duties to meet sanitation regulations.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

California Food Safety Handlers Card

Job description

Job Details

Mammoth Lakes - Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

Position Type: Per Diem

Salary Range: $20.63 - $29.39 Hourly

Job Shift: Varied

Prepare and serve meals for the patient, staff member, and guests. Is responsible for meeting specialized dietary needs and for following patient menu requests, assuring patient meal trays are set up accurately and attractively. Must complete regular cleaning duties using proper sanitation techniques as required to meet regulatory guidelines. Must exhibit excellent customer service skills when interacting with the public and all hospital departments.

What You'll Do

• Prepares food according to the menu and recipe guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic food groups and therapeutic diets.
• Assures all plates are appetizing and prepared in accordance with the diet order.
• Meals are served within the time guidelines established in departmental policies.
• Is responsible for ware‑washing procedures using proper sanitation techniques.
• Responsible for accurate collection and accounting of money for meals purchased.
• Stocks and monitors satellite food storage areas.

Who You Are

• High level of cleanliness
• Detail oriented
• Strong communicator
• Excellent customer service skills

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year experience in the Food Service industry preferred.
• Basic knowledge of therapeutic diets and food preparation is preferred.
• California Food Safety Handlers Card required.
• Ability to work on an on‑call, per diem basis.

Job Information

• Per diem position, on‑call required.
• Varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Starting wage $20.63 to $25.01 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. An equal opportunity employer.