Hospital Kitchen Assistant — Patient Meals & Service

US Lawns; Honokaa (HI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Honoka‘a Hospital is seeking a Kitchen Helper to support the Dietary team in delivering safe, nutritious meals to patients, residents, and staff. You will assist with food preparation, plating, tray assembly and service in a fast-paced hospital environment.

This position emphasizes teamwork, cleanliness and adherence to food safety standards to ensure high-quality meals while supporting daily hospital operations in East Hawaiʻi Island.

Qualifications

• Education: None required.
• Experience: None required.
• Desired Skills: Basic knowledge of food preparation, kitchen safety, and sanitation; ability to learn equipment operation; ability to follow instructions and work in a team; strong cleanliness and organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily food preparation including washing and cutting vegetables, salads, desserts, fruits, beverages and snacks per diet orders.
• Assist in assembling and delivering patient meal trays and food carts to patient areas.
• Support cafeteria service by working at the steam table and serving meals.
• Maintain patient census and diet order information to minimize waste.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, pots, pans and utensils; operate dishwashing machine and keep areas clean.
• Adhere to food safety, sanitation, confidentiality, hospital policies and regulatory requirements while teamwork.

Skills

Kitchen safety

Food preparation

Hygiene standards

Team player

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Honoka‘a Hospital is seeking a Kitchen Helper to support the Dietary team in delivering safe, nutritious meals to patients, residents, and staff. You will assist with food preparation, plating, tray assembly and service in a fast-paced hospital environment.

This position emphasizes teamwork, cleanliness and adherence to food safety standards to ensure high-quality meals while supporting daily hospital operations in East Hawaiʻi Island.