Patient Meal Prep & Kitchen Support Aide

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a hospital kitchen associate in Texas McAllen area. You will help deliver meals, return carts, and maintain overall cleanliness while following sanitation standards.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, adherence to compliance policies, and a food handler certification or eligibility. You will operate dishwashing equipment and assist in tray-line operations as part of daily kitchen duties.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write and communicate in English and Spanish.
• Commitment to compliance with Code of Conduct and policies.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; food handler certification required or planned.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food carts to patient floors in specified order.
• Return carts to dish room at designated times.
• Wash pots and pans by hand and operate dish machine.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and tray line assembly.
• Assist with general kitchen cleanliness and safe lifting practices.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Food safety & sanitation

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Food handler certification (City of McAllen/Edinburg or ANSI)

Tools

Dish machine operation

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking a hospital kitchen associate in Texas McAllen area. You will help deliver meals, return carts, and maintain overall cleanliness while following sanitation standards.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, adherence to compliance policies, and a food handler certification or eligibility. You will operate dishwashing equipment and assist in tray-line operations as part of daily kitchen duties.