Hospital Kitchen Worker

Labor Solutions, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Labor Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Hospital Kitchen worker in Tampa, FL to maintain a clean, sanitized, and safe food production environment while providing cross-functional kitchen support.

Responsibilities include dish sanitation, kitchen cleanliness, waste management, FIFO inventory, and assisting with patient tray assembly for hospital catering events. This role requires stamina for an 8-hour shift and the ability to lift up to 50–60 lbs.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• 6 months of experience in food service or customer service preferred but not strictly required.
• Strong interpersonal communication, reliability, and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Dish and Utility Sanitation: Clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, silverware, cooking pots, pans, and equipment.
• Kitchen Cleanliness: Clean work areas, sweep/mop floors, wash worktables, wipe prep surfaces.
• Waste Management: Empty trash, transport waste to dumpsters, sanitize cans.
• Inventory & Storage: Receive and stock deliveries using FIFO to prevent waste.
• Patient Tray Assembly: Help dietary team prepare basic items and assemble patient trays.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Reliability

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Hospital Kitchen worker

Location: Tampa, FL

Apply: www.laborsolutions.com

Contact [phone] – Monday – Friday 9 am to 4pm

The primary purpose of this role is to maintain a clean, strictly sanitized, and safe food production environment while providing cross-functional kitchen support.

Core Responsibilities

• Dish and Utility Sanitation: Perform daily cleaning and sanitization of dishes, glassware, silverware, cooking pots, pans, and commercial food production equipment.
• Kitchen Cleanliness: Clean and maintain work areas, including sweeping and mopping commercial kitchen floors, washing worktables, and wiping down food prep surfaces.
• Waste Management: Empty dish room trash containers, transport waste safely to the dumpsters, and clean/sanitize garbage cans.
• Inventory & Storage: Receive and stock incoming food and supply deliveries using the First In, First Out (FIFO) rotation method to prevent waste and ensure freshness.
• Patient Tray Assembly: Assist the dietary team by helping to prepare basic food or drink items, assembling patient trays, or prepping setups for hospital catering events.

Physical Requirements & Environment

• Stamina: Standing, walking, stretching, and bending for the full duration of an 8-hour shift.
• Lifting: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy kitchen wares or supply boxes (often up to 50–60 lbs).
• Conditions: Working in a fast-paced environment with frequent exposure to wet conditions (immersing hands in water) and variable commercial kitchen temperatures.

Job Qualifications

• Education: A High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
• Experience: 6 months of experience in food service or customer service is preferred but not strictly required.
• Key Skills: Strong interpersonal communication, reliability, and basic computer skills appropriate to the position.

Schedule & Hours

• Shift Types: Openings range from part-time to full-time or PRN (as-needed/on-call) positions.
• Availability: Shifts vary (including day and evening windows), and positions typically require weekend availability (e.g., working every other weekend).