Hospital Kitchen: Patient Meal Prep Cook

Meeker Memorial Hospital & Clinics; Litchfield (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Meeker Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Litchfield, MN is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare meals for patients and cafeteria customers, bake desserts, and assist with tray line service. This entry-level role supports dietary services, preserves food safety, and maintains clean work areas in a rural hospital setting.

The position requires basic education, on-the-job training, and reliable attendance. Knowledge of AIDET, HIPAA, and basic food safety is valued, with ServSafe certification

Qualifications

• Education: less than high school required.
• Up to 1 month related experience or training, or equivalent combination.
• Must demonstrate practical knowledge for patient confidentiality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for patients and cafeteria customers per menu.
• Bake desserts and cookies; wash and put away dishes.
• Serve meals at tray line; assist with cashier duties.
• Maintain production records; monitor temperatures.
• Follow cleaning duties and weekend rotation as assigned.

Skills

AIDET customer service

HIPAA compliance

Population-specific care

Emergency response

Recipe reading/adjustment

Thermometer reading

Customer interaction

Education

Less than high school education

Tools

Paycom HRIS

Epic EMR

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Google Workspace

Job description

Meeker Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Litchfield, MN is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare meals for patients and cafeteria customers, bake desserts, and assist with tray line service. This entry-level role supports dietary services, preserves food safety, and maintains clean work areas in a rural hospital setting.

The position requires basic education, on-the-job training, and reliable attendance. Knowledge of AIDET, HIPAA, and basic food safety is valued, with ServSafe certification