Food Service Assistant

Food Service Worker

We're looking for Food Service Workers who are excited to support our patients, visitors, and staff by preparing and serving quality meals in a safe and sanitary environment. In this role, you'll assist with food preparation and service, maintain cleanliness throughout the department, support dishwashing operations, and help ensure food and supplies are properly stored. We value teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellent customer service, and we're excited to welcome teammates who bring these strengths to our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food for patients and staff.
• Store food and supplies according to department standards.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and maintain clean work areas.
• Maintain department sanitation and follow food safety procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Collaborative Teamwork

This role involves working closely with our team to deliver effective, patient-focused services and contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Handler's Certificate in California required within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in the English language.
• Ability to follow and comprehend written and verbal instructions.
• Experience in quality food production in a hospital or similar facility is desirable, but not required.
• Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with our patients, families, coworkers, and community.

Welcome To RRH

Established for over 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, DNV-accredited, full-service hospital and integrated healthcare system serving our region across a 38-acre campus. RRH includes a 25-bed acute care hospital, a 125-bed skilled nursing facility, and a comprehensive network of services supported by more than 860 employees. Our organization operates five primary care clinics and other multi-specialty clinics, an ambulatory surgery center, ambulance services, and full-service imaging and laboratory capabilities—allowing RRH to deliver coordinated, high-quality care across the continuum. RRH received the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine Award in both 2023 and 2025, recognizing its commitment to healthcare worker well-being. RRH also maintains an established physician well-being program.

Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community's health and the well-being of those who care for them.

About Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 38,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of Los Angeles. Affordable and safe, it has been voted the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home to the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor recreation, and sunshine. Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest, and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest and explore the area's Outdoor Activities.