Healthcare Cold Food Prep Specialist

Independence Health System; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System in Latrobe, PA seeks a Food Service Worker to prepare cold items for patients and retail, using recipes and production sheets. You will label products, manage floor stock, and rotate through cross-trained roles as needed.

The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and customer service, with opportunities to work across departments. Experience is preferred but not always required, and ServSafe certification may be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• 1 year or less experience in food production or food service.
• Knowledge of HACCP and sanitation basics.
• Able to read and interpret menus and recipes.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cold food items for patient and retail areas according to recipes and sheets.
• Completes production sheet data including usage, yields and leftovers.
• Labels products for retail sale and ensures stock availability.
• Maintains sanitary work area and follows HACCP guidelines.
• Follows safety, hygiene, and body mechanics guidelines.

Skills

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Mathematical ability

Read menus and recipes

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts preferred

Job description

Independence Health System in Latrobe, PA seeks a Food Service Worker to prepare cold items for patients and retail, using recipes and production sheets. You will label products, manage floor stock, and rotate through cross-trained roles as needed.

The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and customer service, with opportunities to work across departments. Experience is preferred but not always required, and ServSafe certification may be advantageous.