Food Preparer, Per Diem

Samaritan Healthcare; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% differential

Job summary

Samaritan Healthcare in Moses Lake, WA, is seeking a part-time On-site Food Preparer to join Nutrition Services. The role involves preparing patient meals, assembling trays, handling cash transactions, and maintaining sanitation.

Per diem shifts run Sundays through Saturdays from early morning to early evening. Successful candidates possess a high school diploma or GED, a Washington Food Handlers permit, and at least one year of food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Washington State Food Handlers permit required.
• One year of food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fruits, vegetables, salads, condiments, beverages and desserts for patient trays.
• Set up and serve patient trays according to schedule.
• Maintain high sanitation standards in food handling and work areas.
• Operate cash register, process payments, and balance cash drawer.
• Assist in catering and food preparation as needed.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Washington State Food Handlers permit

Job description

Job Category: Facilities & Support Services

Requisition Number: FOODP004760

• Posted : September 16, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $18.94 USD to $23.58 USD

Locations

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Description

Our Mission

All of us, for each of you, every time.

Our Vision

Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.

Our Values

At Samaritan, we do more than deliver healthcare - we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community every day. We're committed to creating an exceptional workplace where professionals feel valued, supported, and inspired to provide outstanding care to every patient we serve.

The Food Preparer is responsible for providing friendly, courteous service to visitors and employees. Assists in preparation of all foods for patients and personnel. Capable of operating a cash register, credit card transaction, payroll deduct and making correct change. Ability to operate a variety of kitchen appliances. Maintains high standards of sanitation in food handling and in work area. Sets up patient food trays, assembles cold food on trays, assists in tray service, and transports carts to and from patient areas. May perform a variety of other tasks such as catering, cleaning refrigerators, freezers and storage areas, helping with simple food preparation as assigned. Responsible for daily cleaning and storage of food carts, pots and pans, dishware, and other food service equipment. The individual in this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of Nutrition Services along with having the ability to make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates.

This is a per diem position working various shifts from Sunday-Saturday between 6:30am-7:30pm.

EXTRA INCENTIVE:

In lieu of benefits, receive additional 12% differential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares fruits, vegetables, salads, condiments, beverages and desserts for patient trays in a timely, sanitary manner.
• Uses standardized recipes and avoids food waste as applicable.
• Prepares food items for catering and sets up catering functions.
• Maintains minimal stock of sandwich material, uses proper sandwich making technique.
• Portions cold foods for tray service and assists in tray assembly.
• Cleans equipment, worktables, ranges, utensils, pots, and pans using proper techniques and cleaning solutions. Follows posted cleaning schedules.
• Uses cash register, credit card transaction and payroll deduct in proper manner. Is able to count change correctly. Balances cash drawer after each meal period.
• Tallies patient count by diets in a timely fashion.
• Familiar with current Dietary Food Management system.
• Sets up, transports, and serves patient trays in accordance with established schedule and procedures.
• Maintains minimal stock levels in the doctor’s lounge.
• Receives and properly stores food and supplies; rotates stock.
• Works closely with Cook, Diet Assistant and Registered Dietitian to provide exceptional patient care.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
• Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
• Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
• Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
• Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The individual in this position reports to the Nutrition Services Director. This position works closely with other Nutrition Services staff in order to provide friendly, courteous food service to visitors and employees.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• License: Current Washington State Food Handlers permit.
• Experience: One year of food service experience preferred
• Ability to learn the operation of equipment and simple food preparation techniques.
• Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.
• Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
• Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision-making. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.).
• Frequent prolonged standing/walking.
• Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies.
• Considerable reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, and crouching.
• Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public.

As a Samaritan professional, you will be asked to commit to being part of a culture grounded in our Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy that brings service and operational excellence to life each day while creating an exceptional experience for our patients, professionals, physicians, and students. Additionally, how we present ourselves matters, and adherence to our Professional Appearance Policy reflects the pride, respect, and professionalism we bring to those we serve.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better in General Studies.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Food Worker Card (FWC)

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