Kitchen Helper (No Benefits) (10% FTE)

US Lawns; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilo Benioff Medical Center in East Hawaii seeks a Kitchen Helper to support daily food service operations, ensuring nutritious meals are prepared and delivered safely for patients and staff. The role involves tray assembly, item prep, dishwashing, and maintaining hygienic kitchen areas in a fast-paced hospital setting.

No prior experience required; candidate should follow orders, work well in a team, and uphold cleanliness standards to support patient care and hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food preparation, kitchen safety, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to learn kitchen equipment operation and quantity food preparation.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble meal trays according to diet orders and daily work assignments.
• Wash, clean, and prepare vegetables and other food items for meal service.
• Deliver and retrieve food carts to and from patient care areas.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and perform cleaning of kitchen utensils, pots, pans, and work areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, dining, and food preparation areas in compliance with safety standards.
• Assist with food service for special events and perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic food prep

Kitchen safety

Sanitation practices

Teamwork and instructions

Education

None required

Job description

Job Description

Join Hilo Benioff Medical Center and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

Join a dedicated team that plays a vital role in patient care by ensuring nutritious meals are prepared and delivered safely and efficiently. As a Kitchen Helper, you will support daily food service operations that directly impact patient recovery, staff well-being, and overall hospital experience. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a community-focused hospital while gaining hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and assemble meal trays according to diet orders and daily work assignments
• Wash, clean, and prepare vegetables and other food items for meal service
• Deliver and retrieve food carts to and from patient care areas
• Operate dishwashing equipment and perform cleaning of kitchen utensils, pots, pans, and work areas
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, dining, and food preparation areas in compliance with safety standards
• Assist with food service for special events and perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Education: None required
• Experience: None required
• Desired Skills:
  • Basic knowledge of food preparation, kitchen safety, and sanitation practices
  • Ability to learn kitchen equipment operation and quantity food preparation
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and hygiene standards

Be part of a team that nourishes and cares for the East Hawaii community and make a meaningful difference at Hilo Benioff Medical Center.

Company Description

As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC, consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy) delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24‑hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org.

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre‑employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOTemployed byHHSC’s East Hawaii Region)are required to complete pre‑employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are notan employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, youwill receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shift Details

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.