Patient-Focused Hospital Kitchen Specialist

Vaughan-Regional-Medical-Center; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, is seeking a Culinary Assistant to support patient meals and cafeteria services within a 175-bed community hospital.

You will follow approved recipes, maintain safety and sanitation standards, and help ensure timely, nutritious meals for patients and staff. This role emphasizes teamwork and attention to detail, adhering to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation.
• Understanding of therapeutic diets and texture modifications.
• Ability to use computer systems and learn the menu management software.
• Regular attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to recipes and safety standards.
• Portion foods per patient diet orders and policies.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment per regulations.
• Assist in purchasing, receiving, and stocking food supplies.
• Operate dishwashing and kitchen equipment safely.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Attendance

Food safety knowledge

Therapeutic diet knowledge

Safe food handling

Microsoft Office

Menu management system

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Menu management system

Job description

Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, is seeking a Culinary Assistant to support patient meals and cafeteria services within a 175-bed community hospital.

You will follow approved recipes, maintain safety and sanitation standards, and help ensure timely, nutritious meals for patients and staff. This role emphasizes teamwork and attention to detail, adhering to hospital policies.