Patient-Focused Hospital Food Service Attendant

AHMC Healthcare Inc.; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AHMC Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Food Service Worker to join the Dietary Department. The role involves preparing and serving patient cold foods, supporting tray-line assembly, and maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

You will ensure proper labeling for modified diets, minimize waste, and collaborate with teammates to meet daily goals while providing courteous service to patients and visitors in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year hospital or healthcare food service experience preferred.
• Food Handlers Certificate must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) Card must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Solid knowledge of food service sanitation procedures and standardized recipe guidelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Assembly: Prepare and serve patient cold foods, salads, and desserts; restock salad and dessert bar items.
• Dietary Compliance: Label salads and desserts for modified diets; ensure accuracy on tray-line and patient safety.
• Inventory & Cost Efficiency: Inspect refrigerated items; report produce quality issues, shortages, or expired items.
• Sanitation & Safety: Maintain a clean, safe workstation adhering to hospital policies and food safety regulations.
• Service Excellence: Interact courteously with patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues.
• Teamwork & Quality Improvement: Collaborate with dietary teammates and participate in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Food service sanitation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork in fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year hospital/healthcare food service experience (preferred)

Food Handlers Certificate

Basic Life Support (BCLS)

Job description

AHMC Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Food Service Worker to join the Dietary Department. The role involves preparing and serving patient cold foods, supporting tray-line assembly, and maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

You will ensure proper labeling for modified diets, minimize waste, and collaborate with teammates to meet daily goals while providing courteous service to patients and visitors in a fast-paced hospital setting.