Food Service Worker - PRN

STANTON COUNTY HOSPITAL; Johnson City (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Stanton County Hospital is seeking a PRN Food Service Aide to support patient meals in a hospital setting. The role follows established menus and procedures under supervision.

You will prepare and serve meals, set up dining areas, restock supplies, and maintain sanitation across kitchen and dining spaces. Prior experience is not required, but attention to detail and ability to read English are essential.

Responsibilities include tray distribution, inventory, and continuing education participation.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, and speak English.
• Some math ability to measure quantities and follow recipes.
• Ability to read and write.
• Certified Dietary Manager, CDM is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with menu plans.
• Set up long-term dining room for meals, including hot water and coffee.
• Dish and serve meals to residents and patients.
• Set up hospital and resident room trays for distribution.
• Distribute trays to hospital and residents in a timely manner.
• Put away and organize inventory.
• Wash and sanitize steam tables and kitchen prep areas.
• Maintain and clean cooking counters and utensils.
• Clean refrigerators and freezers to ensure proper handling.
• Clean long-term care dining room and employee dining room after meals.
• Sweep and mop kitchen daily to ensure sanitary conditions.
• Participate in continuing education programs and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Menu following

Measuring quantities

Reading and writing

Communication

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Status: PRN (As Needed) – Work hours are scheduled based on department needs and employee availability.

Prepares and serves meals and maintains kitchen area and equipment.

DEGREE OF LATITUDE

Work under direct supervision. Perform duties in accordance with established menu plans and policies and procedures and verbal instructions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May work in hot and humid environment. Physical demands may include standing, stooping, and lifting of moderately heavy objects. Work may involve exposure to hot water and steam.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education

Ability to read, understands, and speaks English.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

None

Special Knowledge or Skills

Has the ability to follow procedures and communicate with others. Some math ability to measure quantities and follow recipes. Has the ability to read and write. Has the ability to operate and maintain all kitchen equipment.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

Certified Dietary Manager, CDM

Requirements

1) Prepare meals in accordance with menu plans.

2) Set up the long-term dining room for meals, including hot water, preparing coffee, restocking supply of cups, clean counters and misc. equipment.

3) Dish and serve meals to residents and patients. Assist long term residents in cutting meat, buttering bread, opening of packets and pouring beverages.

4) Set up hospital and resident room trays for distribution.

5) Distribute trays to hospital and residents in a timely manner, to appreciate areas.

6) Put away and organize inventory.

7) Wash and sanitize steam table and all other kitchen prep areas and equipment.

8) Maintain and clean cooking counter and various utensils used in food preparation and service.

9) Clean refrigerator and freezer to ensure that food is properly handled and stored.

10) Clean long term care dining room and employee dining room following meals.

Fill salt, pepper, and sugar containers, and condiment holders.

11) Sweep and mop kitchen daily to ensure sanitary conditions.

12) Participate in continuing education programs as appropriate and available.

13) Perform other duties as assigned.