Hospital Kitchen Aide: Patient Meals & Service

Mountains-Community-Hospital; Lake Arrowhead (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountains Community Hospital is seeking a dependable Kitchen Assistant to support the Nutritional Services Department in providing safe, nutritious meals to patients, employees, visitors, and Meals on Wheels clients. The Kitchen Assistant assists with food preparation, meal service, dishwashing, cleaning, and maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.

This position follows established menus, therapeutic diet guidelines, standard recipes, portion control requirements, food safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 months of related food service or hospitality experience preferred.
• Healthcare or institutional kitchen experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow therapeutic diet guidelines and portion control.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and service of meals per menus and recipes.
• Prepare food items as directed by supervisor.
• Assist with patient meal trays and ensure accuracy.
• Support meal service for employees, visitors, and Meals on Wheels.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene.
• Keep kitchen, storage, serving, and dining areas clean.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report malfunctions.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing food supplies.
• Maintain inventory levels and report shortages.

Skills

Food preparation basics

Kitchen sanitation practices

Follow recipes and procedures

Therapeutic diet knowledge

Attention to detail

Team communication

Dependability attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mountains Community Hospital is seeking a dependable Kitchen Assistant to support the Nutritional Services Department in providing safe, nutritious meals to patients, employees, visitors, and Meals on Wheels clients. The Kitchen Assistant assists with food preparation, meal service, dishwashing, cleaning, and maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.

This position follows established menus, therapeutic diet guidelines, standard recipes, portion control requirements, food safety