Patient Meal Service Specialist

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Downey is seeking a patient meal service helper to prepare and plate hot and cold entrees, salads, sandwiches and desserts. You will log temperatures, assist with trayline setup and delivery to patient rooms, and help with sanitation and stock areas in a fast-paced hospital kitchen.

Applicants should be able to read, write and speak English. Prior food service experience is a plus, and knowledge of modified diets is helpful.

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

• Follow standardized recipes and portion control protocols on trayline and in meal service.
• Load patient trays, deliver meals to nursing stations and assist with sanitation and cleanup.
• Perform cleaning tasks including dishwashing, equipment cleaning and stock areas.
• Maintain HACCP and food safety standards and report any issues.

Skills

English proficiency

Food service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

PIH Health Downey is seeking a patient meal service helper to prepare and plate hot and cold entrees, salads, sandwiches and desserts. You will log temperatures, assist with trayline setup and delivery to patient rooms, and help with sanitation and stock areas in a fast-paced hospital kitchen.

Applicants should be able to read, write and speak English. Prior food service experience is a plus, and knowledge of modified diets is helpful.