Patient-Focused Culinary Associate II

Kettering Health; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking a Culinary Associate II to support patient care by preparing, assembling, and serving meals in line with safety standards. The role emphasizes a clean, welcoming dining environment and positive interactions with patients, staff, and visitors.

You will follow standardized recipes, manage basic cash handling, and work collaboratively with the Nutrition Care team. Prior healthcare or hospital food service experience is a plus; ServSafe certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of food service, hospitality, or customer service experience.
• ServSafe certification preferred; certification within 6 months of hire encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, and serve food in accordance with safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and welcoming dining area for patients, staff and visitors.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure quality dining service.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety HACCP

Operate kitchen equipment safely

Customer service

Follow recipes

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Kettering Health is seeking a Culinary Associate II to support patient care by preparing, assembling, and serving meals in line with safety standards. The role emphasizes a clean, welcoming dining environment and positive interactions with patients, staff, and visitors.

You will follow standardized recipes, manage basic cash handling, and work collaboratively with the Nutrition Care team. Prior healthcare or hospital food service experience is a plus; ServSafe certification is preferred.