Hospital Kitchen Aide: Dishwashing & Tray Delivery

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Hospital Kitchen Assistant responsible for general cleaning of the kitchen, sanitation of dishes, and helping with tray delivery to patients.

Must communicate effectively and follow instructions; shifts include weekends/holidays. This essential role supports patient care by maintaining clean facilities, proper chemical dilution, and timely meal service while upholding CARES and HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and follow both verbal and/or written instructions.
• Must be able to work anytime weekdays, weekends and holidays between the hours of 5:30 am and 8:00 pm.
• This position is considered essential during emergency conditions.
• Exhibits consistent customer/patient focus showing courtesy and respect.
• Willingness to comply with dress code, CARES and HACCP standards.
• Must be able to make decisions based on experience and training.
• Must have ability and willingness to learn proper procedures for washing and sanitizing equipment, dishes & pots and pans.
• Must be able to follow guidelines for tray/cart delivery and pick up.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes dishes, silverware, pots, pans, utensils, etc.; sorts and examines all for cleanliness and re-cleans as necessary.
• Collects and disposes of garbage.
• Completes the dish machine and pot sink sanitation log.
• Maintains correct dilution of chemicals: cleans and maintains dish machine salvajor and pulper.
• Cleans floors, walk-ins, storage areas and kitchen.
• Retrieve carts.
• Works the dish room, line trays, roll silverware, etc.
• Helps wherever and whenever needed to ensure trays are prepared and delivered to patients within established timelines.
• Communicates politely and effectively with staff and patients.
• Assumes the role of patient advocate.
• Helps wherever and whenever needed.
• Demonstrates acceptance of CARES and HACCP standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Hospital Kitchen Assistant responsible for general cleaning of the kitchen, sanitation of dishes, and helping with tray delivery to patients.

Must communicate effectively and follow instructions; shifts include weekends/holidays. This essential role supports patient care by maintaining clean facilities, proper chemical dilution, and timely meal service while upholding CARES and HACCP standards.