Kitchen Assistant - Part-Time

Mountains Community Hospital; Lake Arrowhead (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountains Community Hospital in Lake Arrowhead, CA is seeking a dependable Kitchen Assistant to support the Nutritional Services Department in preparing meals for patients, staff, 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 kitchen experience preferred.
• Healthcare or hospital kitchen experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and service according to menus and portion control.
• Prepare food items as directed by supervisor.
• Assist with patient meal tray assembly and accurate service.
• Support meal service for staff, visitors, and meals on wheels clients.
• Follow food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain clean, sanitary kitchen and dining areas.
• Wash dishes and kitchen equipment per procedures.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing supplies.
• Report shortages or concerns to supervisor.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report malfunctions.
• Follow hospital policies and collaboratively work with Nutritional Services team.
• Assist in training junior staff as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Dietary guidelines

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Department: Nutritional Services
Reports To: Nutritional Services Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Mountains Community Hospital is seeking a dependable and team-oriented Kitchen Assistant to support the Nutritional Services Department in providing safe, nutritious, and appetizing 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 regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and service of meals in accordance with established menus, standard recipes, portion control requirements, and therapeutic diet guidelines.
• Prepare food items and ingredients as assigned by the Nutritional Services Manager or designated supervisor.
• Assist with patient meal tray assembly and ensure meals are prepared and served accurately.
• Support meal service for employees, visitors, and Meals on Wheels clients, as applicable.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and personal hygiene requirements.
• Maintain clean and sanitary food preparation, storage, serving, and dining areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment according to established procedures.
• Assist with receiving, storing, rotating, and organizing food and supplies.
• Follow proper food storage, labeling, dating, and temperature-monitoring procedures.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate inventory levels and reporting shortages or concerns to the supervisor.
• Properly operate kitchen equipment and report malfunctioning or unsafe equipment.
• Follow all Mountains Community Hospital policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with other Nutritional Services team members to provide excellent service.
• Assist in training or providing guidance to support staff as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• One to three months of related food service, kitchen, dietary, or hospitality experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a healthcare, institutional, or commercial kitchen environment is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic food preparation and kitchen sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, recipes, menus, and established procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow therapeutic diet guidelines and portion control requirements.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with supervisors and team members.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and food safety.
• Ability to provide courteous and professional service to patients, residents, employees, visitors, and community members.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Why Join Mountains Community Hospital?

At Mountains Community Hospital, every employee plays an important role in supporting our patients, coworkers, and community. As a member of our Nutritional Services team, you will contribute directly to the health and well-being of those we serve while working in an environment guided by our core values:

Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Excellence | Service

Mountains Community Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.