Food Service Worker PT Variable Shift

AHMC Healthcare Inc.; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AHMC Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Food Service Worker to join the Dietary Department. The role involves preparing and serving patient cold foods, supporting tray-line assembly, and maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

You will ensure proper labeling for modified diets, minimize waste, and collaborate with teammates to meet daily goals while providing courteous service to patients and visitors in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year hospital or healthcare food service experience preferred.
• Food Handlers Certificate must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) Card must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Solid knowledge of food service sanitation procedures and standardized recipe guidelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Assembly: Prepare and serve patient cold foods, salads, and desserts; restock salad and dessert bar items.
• Dietary Compliance: Label salads and desserts for modified diets; ensure accuracy on tray-line and patient safety.
• Inventory & Cost Efficiency: Inspect refrigerated items; report produce quality issues, shortages, or expired items.
• Sanitation & Safety: Maintain a clean, safe workstation adhering to hospital policies and food safety regulations.
• Service Excellence: Interact courteously with patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues.
• Teamwork & Quality Improvement: Collaborate with dietary teammates and participate in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Food service sanitation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork in fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year hospital/healthcare food service experience (preferred)

Food Handlers Certificate

Basic Life Support (BCLS)

Job description

Overview

JOB SUMMARY: We are is seeking an attentive Food Service Worker to join our Dietary Department team. In this role, you will play an essential part in preparing and serving high-quality cold foods for our patients, supporting tray-line assembly, and maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards across the department

Key Responsibilities

• • Food Preparation & Assembly: Prepare and serve patient cold foods, salads, and desserts in a tasteful and presentable manner. Restock salad and dessert bar items for lunch and dinner services.
  • Dietary Compliance: Clearly label salads and desserts for modified diets to ensure accuracy on the tray-line and promote patient safety. Maintain a working knowledge of modified diet restrictions.
  • Inventory & Cost Efficiency: Pull and inspect refrigerated items, utilizing leftovers effectively to help minimize waste and avoid overproduction. Promptly report any produce quality issues, food shortages, or expired items to department leadership.
  • Sanitation & Safety: Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly workstation in accordance with hospital policies, JCAHO/DHS/CMS standards, and food safety regulations.
  • Service Excellence: Interact courteously and respectfully with patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues, demonstrating sensitivity to age-specific competencies across all age groups.
  • Teamwork & Quality Improvement: Collaborate effectively with dietary teammates to achieve daily goals, accept schedule modifications as needed, and participate in departmental Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of hospital or healthcare food service experience preferred.
• Certifications:
  • Food Handlers Certificate must be obtained within 60 days of hire
  • Basic Life Support (BCLS) Card must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Solid working knowledge of food service sanitation procedures and standardized recipe guidelines.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, interdependent team setting.