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Food Service Worker - Kitchen
County of Riverside
RUHS-Medical Center
Location
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Salary
$18 - $21.76
per hour
Type
Closes
February 4, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping prepare, serve, and clean up food in a hospital kitchen, including tasks like loading carts, washing dishes, and assisting with meals for patients and staff.
It's an entry-level role perfect for someone reliable and punctual who wants a steady position with flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
No prior experience is needed, just a willingness to learn and work in a team setting.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid Food Handler's Card issued by County of Riverside
- Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and maintain simple records
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects
- Willingness to work variable shifts, including late shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients, and others
Full Job Description
The County of Riverside – Riverside University Health System (RUHS) – Medical Center department seeks a Food Service Worker to join their Kitchen Team. The ideal candidate would demonstrate reliability, flexibility with scheduling, punctuality, a genuine interest in the Foodservice position as a long-term opportunity, and the ability to maintain consistent communication.
Under supervision, performs routine tasks related to the preparation and serving of food; cleans kitchen areas; washes and cleans utensils and equipment; performs other related duties as required.
The Food Service Worker is the entry-level classification in the Food Service Worker series and reports to a Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor. Incumbents receive initial training in the techniques and procedures essential to the classification's duties, performing work within a prescribed routine under the guidance of Senior Food Service Workers and Food and Nutrition Services Supervisors.
The Food Service Worker is distinguished from the Senior Food Service Worker in that the latter either performs the more skilled duties involved in the preparation and serving of food or serves in a lead worker capacity.
Work Schedule: Will be discussed during the interview. Tentative 5/40
*Shift hours vary but mostly late shifts (for example - shift hours can be 11:30am to 8:00pm or 12:30pm to 9:00 pm and occasionally 4:30am to 1:00pm or 6:00am to 2:30 pm).
*Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; off days will vary during the week.
Meet the Team! RUHS-Med Center Website
Under supervision, performs routine tasks related to the preparation and serving of food; cleans kitchen areas; washes and cleans utensils and equipment; performs other related duties as required.
The Food Service Worker is the entry-level classification in the Food Service Worker series and reports to a Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor. Incumbents receive initial training in the techniques and procedures essential to the classification's duties, performing work within a prescribed routine under the guidance of Senior Food Service Workers and Food and Nutrition Services Supervisors.
The Food Service Worker is distinguished from the Senior Food Service Worker in that the latter either performs the more skilled duties involved in the preparation and serving of food or serves in a lead worker capacity.
Work Schedule: Will be discussed during the interview. Tentative 5/40
*Shift hours vary but mostly late shifts (for example - shift hours can be 11:30am to 8:00pm or 12:30pm to 9:00 pm and occasionally 4:30am to 1:00pm or 6:00am to 2:30 pm).
*Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; off days will vary during the week.
Meet the Team! RUHS-Med Center Website
Requirements
•Load carts for serving in various units; push loaded food carts from kitchen to patient units, returning carts to kitchen.
•Serve guests in the Cafeteria or Coffee Shop; utilize cash register for sales.
•Pick up dirty trays, dishes, glasses, and eating utensils in various units.
•Help cooks and bakers keep area clean; clean serving areas and tables; assist in setting up and serving special dinners; fill condiment containers.
•Scrape and rinse dishes; load dishwasher and operate dishwashing machine; wash dishes, carts, pots, pans, and equipment.
•Assist in unloading, lifting and carrying foodstuffs from trucks and warehouse, placing items in designated areas.
•May assist Senior Food Service Workers in performing the more skilled duties (e.g., setting up tray line and serve on tray line); prepare trays for serving to patients.
•Maintain simple records; take and record food temperatures.
•Serve guests in the Cafeteria or Coffee Shop; utilize cash register for sales.
•Pick up dirty trays, dishes, glasses, and eating utensils in various units.
•Help cooks and bakers keep area clean; clean serving areas and tables; assist in setting up and serving special dinners; fill condiment containers.
•Scrape and rinse dishes; load dishwasher and operate dishwashing machine; wash dishes, carts, pots, pans, and equipment.
•Assist in unloading, lifting and carrying foodstuffs from trucks and warehouse, placing items in designated areas.
•May assist Senior Food Service Workers in performing the more skilled duties (e.g., setting up tray line and serve on tray line); prepare trays for serving to patients.
•Maintain simple records; take and record food temperatures.
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience: None required.
Experience: None required.
Must possess valid Food Handler's Card issued by County of Riverside.
Ability to: Read, write and follow oral and written instructions in English; maintain simple records and perform basic mathematical calculations; lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects; maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients and others.
Ability to: Read, write and follow oral and written instructions in English; maintain simple records and perform basic mathematical calculations; lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects; maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients and others.
Additional Information
This classification's rate of pay will be set in accordance with California Senate Bill 525 requirements for applicable departments.For further information regarding this posting, contact the recruiter: Anay Sanchez at anasanchez@rivco.org or call 951-955-5893. Due to the high volume of calls, please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response.
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