Food Service Worker - Per Diem

Food Service Worker

The Food Service Worker supports hospital nutrition services by assisting in the preparation, assembly, and delivery of meals that meet patient dietary needs and safety standards. This role ensures meals are prepared according to prescribed diets, physician orders, and food safety regulations while maintaining a clean, sanitary, and efficient work environment. The Food Service Worker interacts with patients, clinical staff, and team members to provide courteous service, accurate meal selections, and timely delivery. Responsibilities include assembling trays, portioning food, stocking supplies, washing dishes and equipment, and maintaining compliance with hospital policies, infection control practices, and regulatory guidelines. Working in a fast paced hospital setting, the Food Service Worker plays an essential role in supporting patient recovery and satisfaction by contributing to a safe and positive dining experience. The food service worker also supports the retail cafeteria operation by serving food, cashiering, stocking and cleaning as assigned as well as catering functions for special events throughout the organization. Employees may be required to float to the other facility within Southwest Health Rancho Springs and Inland Valley Hospital based on operational needs, with appropriate orientation and competency validation provided.

Qualifications

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Previous kitchen experience in an acute care facility beneficial, but will provide training on the job.

REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS

Maintains certification in Food Service Sanitation by the Department of Health.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.