Patient Meal Service & Diet Prep Specialist

Palmdale Regional Medical Center; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA, is hiring a Food Service Worker to provide food and nutritional care for patients across all ages under the direct supervision of the dietitian. You will prepare meals for patients, the cafeteria, and special events, follow recipes and diet orders, and maintain sanitary standards.

A minimum of one year in hospital or institutional food service is preferred, with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a cook or cook’s helper in an institutional food service facility preferred
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide food and nutritional care appropriate for all ages under the direct supervision of the dietitian for age appropriate food items.
• Demonstrate knowledge in preparing food and meals for patients, cafeteria, and special function events.
• Follow instructions and recipes to complete satisfactory meals based on patient diet orders and modified diet needs using sanitary guidelines.
• Prepare and service food in a timely, organized, and attractive manner.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meat, fish, and other foods.
• Plan cooking schedules and batch cooking to ensure food is ready at specified times.
• Rotate meat, produce, and other items on a first-in first-out basis.
• Maintain neat, clean, and orderly work area.
• Label hot food items for modified diets.
• Assist with tray line service for serving hot foods.
• Report spoiled or unsatisfactory food products to the Supervisor.
• Consult with the Supervisor or Dietitian on matters of uncertainty.
• Report shortages or outdated food items promptly.
• Carve portions of meats, fish, and fowl for individual servings as needed.
• Adhere to correct serving portions.

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Job description

Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA, is hiring a Food Service Worker to provide food and nutritional care for patients across all ages under the direct supervision of the dietitian. You will prepare meals for patients, the cafeteria, and special events, follow recipes and diet orders, and maintain sanitary standards.

A minimum of one year in hospital or institutional food service is preferred, with a high school diploma or equivalent.