General Kitchen Worker

Emerson Hospital; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to grow within food service and hospitality roles

Supportive, team-focused environment

Job summary

Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts is seeking a dependable General Kitchen Worker to support patient meal services. You will assist with meal preparation, ensure safe food handling, and provide excellent service to patients and staff. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and previous experience in food service or healthcare settings. Join us to make a positive impact in a team-oriented environment and gain valuable experience in healthcare food service.

Qualifications

• Previous food service, hospitality, or healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to interact positively with patients, families, staff, and other customers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient meal service, including tray assembly and delivery support.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and work environment.
• Provide friendly, respectful, and professional service to patients, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling practices

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions and meal tickets

Basic computer skills for email and required training completion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

General Kitchen Worker

Are you someone who enjoys helping others and working in a team-oriented environment? We're looking for a dependable General Kitchen Worker to support patient meal services. In this role, you'll report to the Operations Manager, and work closely with the kitchen team to ensure meals are prepared, handled, and delivered safely and efficiently while providing excellent service to patients and staff. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting by helping deliver quality meals and a positive experience to those we serve.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with patient meal service, including tray assembly and delivery support
• Follow written instructions, menus, and meal tickets accurately
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and work environment
• Practice proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures
• Provide friendly, respectful, and professional service to patients, staff, and visitors
• Support overall kitchen operations and work collaboratively with team members
• Use basic computer skills to check email and complete required trainings

What You Bring

• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience
  • Previous food service, hospitality, or healthcare experience strongly preferred
• Licensure and/or Certification
  • None required
• Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling practices
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions and meal tickets
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to interact positively with patients, families, staff, and other customers
  • Basic computer skills for email and required training completion
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in a healthcare environment
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Why Join Us?

• Make a difference by supporting patient care and well-being
• Work in a supportive, team-focused environment
• Gain valuable experience in healthcare food service
• Opportunities to grow within food service and hospitality roles