Food Service Associate (Full Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello in Montebello, CA seeks a full-time food service associate to operate the restaurant POS, stock supplies, and ensure clean, efficient service across patient and staff meals. You will handle cash transactions, set up patient trays, maintain logbooks, and support daily kitchen operations.

Required HLFS, SERV Safe certifications; HS diploma preferred; associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; higher education preferred.
• Associate degree or technical training preferred.
• SERV Safe certification preferred in CA and HI.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Receives, prepares, and delivers customer orders in an efficient manner.
• Operates cash register and stocks restaurant supplies as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in the work area and logs cleaning/temperature records.
• Sets up and serves patient trays and transports supplies between kitchen and serving lines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cash handling

Food service

Customer service

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

SERV Safe certification

HLFS certification

Job description

Job Description

Centered in the heart of Montebello, Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello has a 70-year history of providing quality healthcare to the community. We are comprised of a 192-bed hospital, wound care medical office and surgical and laboratory services. The greater Los Angeles area is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse community.

Job Description

Centered in the heart of Montebello, Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello has a 70-year history of providing quality healthcare to the community. We are comprised of a 192-bed hospital, wound care medical office and surgical and laboratory services. The greater Los Angeles area is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse community.

Job Summary

Operates the restaurant point of sale system as the cashier, stocks restaurant supplies, ensures proper set up, cleans and stocks food inventories, maintains cleanliness of public areas, maintains and delivers customer needs and service.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• SERV Safe certification or equivalent: Preferred in CA and HI

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Essential Functions

• Receives, prepares, and delivers customer orders in efficient manner. Performs a variety of simple and routine tasks related to the preparation and serving of food; cleans kitchen area and cooking utensils.
• Operates cash register and stocks restaurant supplies when needed.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in work area and promptly reports needed maintenance or repair of equipment. Maintains the cleaning and temperature log. Cleans the kitchen areas and cooking utensils. Operates dishwashing, peeling and other mechanical equipment.
• Sets up and serves patient trays. Carries dishes and foods between kitchen and serving lines. Transports and stores supplies. Washes and cuts vegetables and fruits.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 71542

Job Category : Associate

Posting Date : 2026-09-10T15:23:20+00:00

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations : Montebello, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $29.56. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Nutritional Services

Shift Length : 8 Hours