Food Service Worker

Catalina Island Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalina Island Health is seeking a Food Service Worker to join their dedicated Dietary Services team in Avalon, CA. This role involves supporting kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of nutritious meals, and maintaining a safe, efficient environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a passion for service in healthcare.

Benefits

PPO Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

403(b) retirement plan

Employer-paid life insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Critical Illness and Cancer coverage

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• SERV Safe certification preferred.
• Previous experience in food service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for patients.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in food service areas.
• Assist with meal prep and inventory management.

Skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Knowledge of safety standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

SERV Safe Certified

Job description

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Catalina Island Health provided pay range

This range is provided by Catalina Island Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $21.00/hr

At CIH, we believe nutrition plays a vital role in healing and recovery. Our Dietary Services team supports patient care by preparing and serving well-balanced, nutritious meals with care and attention. Whether working behind the scenes in the kitchen or delivering meals to patient rooms, they play an essential role in the hospital experience. We’re a small hospital with a big heart, and we're looking for a dedicated Food Service Worker to help us make a difference—one tray at a time.

The Food Service Worker supports daily kitchen operations including meal prep, tray assembly, dishwashing, and sanitation. This role ensures patients, staff, and visitors receive meals that meet dietary guidelines and safety standards. You’ll work closely with our dietary staff to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient food service environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• PPO Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 403(b) retirement
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, cancer coverage
  
  

Essential Functions

• Labels and dates foods to be stored.
• Sets up place setting accurately and neatly.
• Cleans work area according to directions and daily cleaning schedule.
• Operates dish-machine, garbage disposal and keeps area clean. Reports any malfunctioning of equipment to maintenance department.
• Wash pots and pans using approved sanitizer.
• Transport and store supplies and food.
• Keeps food and supply inventory.
• Under direct supervision, may prep fruits and vegetables as directed.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, not required.
• Follow safety standards concerning cleaning products.
• Stands and walks most of the working day.
• Protects patients rights and confidentiality of information.
  
  

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

SERV Safe Certified

Experience

Food service, preferably in a health care setting but not required

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and health clearance—conducted only after a conditional offer of employment has been made. Health clearance may include a physical exam, TB testing, and immunization review.

CIH is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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