Food Service Assistant

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403B with Employer Match

Life Insurance

Flex Spending – Health Care & Dependen

Employee Assistance Program

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick and Vacation Time

Job summary

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital in Ridgecrest, CA is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support nutrition and wellbeing through safe, quality meal preparation for patients and staff.

The role involves portioning meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring proper food storage while working in a hospital environment. We value reliability, teamwork, and service excellence with patients, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Must complete a Basic Food Handler's Course in California within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to follow and comprehend written and verbal instructions.
• Experience in quality food production in a hospital or similar facility is desirable, but not required.
• Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with our patients, families, coworkers, and community.

Responsibilities

• Portion and serve food for patients and staff.
• Maintain department sanitation and dishwashing.
• Store food and supplies safely.
• Follow all safety and cleanliness protocols.
• Perform other food service–related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic Food Handler's Course

English communication

Reading & following instructions

Service Excellence

Teamwork

Education

Basic Food Handler's Course (California)

Job description

Food Service Assistant

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Ridgecrest, California, United States

About this position

Food Service Assistant

Job Summary

• Occupation: Food Service Worker

• Specialty: Food & Nutrition Services

• Salary: $18.63–$24.46

• Shifts: Varies

• On-Call: No

• Degree Required: Basic Food Handler's Course in California (within 30 days of hire)

• Position Type: Full Time

• Work Environment: Hospital Clinic

• Location: 93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States

• Visa Sponsorship: No

Job Description

We’re looking for Food Service Workers who are excited to support nutrition and well-being through safe, quality food preparation. In this role, you’ll help prepare and serve meals for patients and staff, portion food correctly, maintain kitchen and dishwashing cleanliness, and ensure proper food storage and sanitation. We value attention to detail, cleanliness, and teamwork—and we’re excited to welcome caring, dependable team members to our kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Portion and serve food for patients and staff

• Maintain department sanitation and dishwashing

• Store food and supplies safely

• Follow all safety and cleanliness protocols

• Perform other food service–related duties as assigned

Collaborative Teamwork

This role involves working closely with our Food & Nutrition Services team to deliver effective, patient-focused services and contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Must complete a Basic Food Handler's Course in California within 30 days of hire

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in the English language

• Ability to follow and comprehend written and verbal instructions

• Experience in quality food production in a hospital or similar facility is desirable, but not required

• Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with our patients, families, coworkers, and community

Benefits You'll Enjoy

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 403B with Employer Match

• Life Insurance

• Flex Spending – Health Care & Dependent Care

• Employee Assistance Program

• Gym Membership Reimbursement

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Sick and Vacation Time

Welcome To RRH

Established for 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, full-service Hospital with 25 inpatient beds, a 99-bed skilled nursing facility, clinics, and other outpatient services. RRH has state-of-the-art facilities and offers multi-specialty healthcare, view Treatment & Care . RRH received the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine Award in both 2023 and 2025, recognizing its commitment to healthcare worker well-being. RRH also maintains an established physician well-being program.

Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community’s health and the well-being of those who care for them.

About Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 30,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, it's been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine. Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest and the Outdoor Activities around it.

Salary Information

$18.63 - $24.46Hourly Wage