Patient Meal Prep & Tray Service Specialist

AHMC Healthcare Inc.; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AHMC Healthcare Inc. is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to join our Dietary Department. You will prepare and serve patient cold foods, support tray-line assembly, and uphold rigorous safety and sanitation standards across the department.

Responsibilities include labeling foods for modified diets, minimizing waste, and ensuring high-quality service while collaborating with the dietary team to meet daily goals and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of 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 working knowledge of food service sanitation procedures and standardized recipe guidelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, interdependent team setting.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Assembly: Prepare and serve patient cold foods, salads, and desserts, restock salad/dessert items for lunch/dinner.
• Dietary Compliance: Label salads and desserts for modified diets to ensure accuracy on the tray-line and patient safety.
• Inventory & Cost Efficiency: Inspect refrigerated items and report shortages or expired items to leadership to minimize waste.
• Sanitation & Safety: Maintain a clean, safe workstation per hospital policies and food safety regulations.
• Service Excellence: Interact courteously with patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues with age-appropriate sensitivity.
• Teamwork & Quality Improvement: Collaborate with dietary teammates to meet daily goals and participate in CQI initiatives.

Skills

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

AHMC Healthcare Inc. is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to join our Dietary Department. You will prepare and serve patient cold foods, support tray-line assembly, and uphold rigorous safety and sanitation standards across the department.

Responsibilities include labeling foods for modified diets, minimizing waste, and ensuring high-quality service while collaborating with the dietary team to meet daily goals and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.