Hospital Culinary Assistant — Patient Meals

Watertown Regional Medical Center; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center is seeking a Culinary Assistant to prepare and serve meals for patients and staff in a hospital setting. The role requires following safety standards and dietary guidelines while maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen.

Responsibilities include meal preparation, portioning, inventory checks, and cashier duties for cafeteria service. Prior food service experience and knowledge of therapeutic diets are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and texture/liquid modification.
• Knowledge of safe food handling.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and city food codes and regulations.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office and ability to learn menu management system.
• Understands growth and development to provide appropriate care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following recipes, menus, and procedures.
• Serve and portion food per diet order and policies.
• Follow standardized patient and cafeteria menus.
• Check for new diet orders and update menus as needed.
• Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen.

Skills

Food safety

Safe food handling

Therapeutic diets

Regulatory knowledge

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Menu management system

Job description

Watertown Regional Medical Center is seeking a Culinary Assistant to prepare and serve meals for patients and staff in a hospital setting. The role requires following safety standards and dietary guidelines while maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen.

Responsibilities include meal preparation, portioning, inventory checks, and cashier duties for cafeteria service. Prior food service experience and knowledge of therapeutic diets are preferred.