Hospital Culinary Attendant: Patient Meals & Safety

ScionHealth; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth seeks a Culinary Assistant to support food preparation for patients and staff, following dietary orders and standardized recipes. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and efficient service in a hospital kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include portioning meals, handling food purchases and inventory, operating the POS for cafe service, and maintaining a clean work area in compliance with facility policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, staff and supervisors.
• Regular attendance and reliability as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation following recipes and policies.
• Serve and portion according to patient diet orders and menus.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and proper sanitation.
• Receive, store, and label food supplies; monitor stock levels.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report issues promptly.
• Cashier duties and balance cash drawer as needed; use POS accurately.

Skills

Great attendance

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS system

Job description

ScionHealth seeks a Culinary Assistant to support food preparation for patients and staff, following dietary orders and standardized recipes. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and efficient service in a hospital kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include portioning meals, handling food purchases and inventory, operating the POS for cafe service, and maintaining a clean work area in compliance with facility policies.