Patient Meal Service & Cafeteria Associate (Evening)

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Downey Hospital is seeking a dedicated cafeteria worker to support the preparation and serving of salads, sandwiches, and snacks. You will follow standardized recipes, monitor temperatures, and ensure accurate portioning as part of a patient meal service.

Responsibilities include delivering meal carts, stocking work areas, and maintaining a clean dining environment. Prior food service exposure is helpful, and English literacy is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred but not required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Six months experience in food services preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of modified diets helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve salads, sandwiches, and snacks per recipes.
• Log and monitor hot/cold food temps and trayline temps.
• Deliver meal carts to patient nursing stations.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock dining areas.

Skills

Recipe adherence

Portion control

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Tools

Cash register

Job description

PIH Health Downey Hospital is seeking a dedicated cafeteria worker to support the preparation and serving of salads, sandwiches, and snacks. You will follow standardized recipes, monitor temperatures, and ensure accurate portioning as part of a patient meal service.

Responsibilities include delivering meal carts, stocking work areas, and maintaining a clean dining environment. Prior food service exposure is helpful, and English literacy is required.