Hospital Food Service Specialist: Trayline & Meals

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Downey is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare and serve salads, sandwiches, desserts, and snacks for patients and staff. You will follow recipes, manage portion control, and operate a cash register in the cafeteria.

Evening shifts include cleaning, stocking, and trayline setup. The role requires basic English literacy; prior food service experience is preferred but not required. This is a hospital setting, with a focus on patient meals and safety.

Qualifications

• Follow standardized recipes and portion control protocols.
• Ability to use knives and large food production equipment.
• Ability to use cash register and make change.
• High school diploma preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve salads, sandwiches, desserts, and snacks.
• Log hot and cold food temps on trayline and refrigerator/freezer temps.
• Deliver meal carts/late trays to patients. Routine cleaning and stocking.
• Maintain and clean work areas; operate cash register for cafeteria transactions.

Skills

Follow recipes

Knife usage

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

PIH Health Downey is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare and serve salads, sandwiches, desserts, and snacks for patients and staff. You will follow recipes, manage portion control, and operate a cash register in the cafeteria.

Evening shifts include cleaning, stocking, and trayline setup. The role requires basic English literacy; prior food service experience is preferred but not required. This is a hospital setting, with a focus on patient meals and safety.