Cold Food Prep Assistant - Nutrition Services

United StatesFull-timePosted Jun 24, 2026

Overview

This role is eligible for a $3,000 Sign On/Retention bonus.

Prepares from recipes and assemble cold food for patient and retail services. Operates automatic food service preparation equipment. Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares vegetables in bulk for later use in recipes.
  • Slices deli meats and vegetables for cold food service
  • Follows recipes to make bulk products following standardized recipes and production methods. Creates recipes for retail sales.
  • Prepares patient nourishment's and write-ins as tallied following proper production procedures.
  • Assembles and plates patient salads and sandwiches for tray line assembly. Assembles add-on sheet items and tube feeding items following proper procedures.
  • Prepares food items for all areas.
  • Ensures that area and equipment are maintained up to accepted standards and quality.
  • Loads and operates dish washing equipment. Takes dish machine temperatures daily.
  • Takes food temperatures daily to assure compliance with State and Joint Commission standards.
  • Performs assigned cleaning functions, ensuring that areas and equipment are maintained up to accepted standards of quality.
  • Operates food preparation equipment (ex. slicer, chopper and buffalo)
  • Performs catering related duties. Sets up, delivers and/or picks up food items for scheduled functions following existing procedures.
  • Maintains and properly stocks all necessary food and supply items.
  • Labels and dates all necessary food and supply items.
  • Uses and mixes chemicals in a safe manner. Labels all secondary bottles.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.
  • Qualifications

    • High school diploma (or GED) strongly preferred.
    • Ability to read and write required.
    • Prior satisfactory work experience is desired.

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    • None

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