Food Preparer, Per Diem

Company: Samaritan Healthcare
Location: Moses Lake
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Our Mission All of us, for each of you, every time. Our Vision Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner. Our Values Listen~Love~Respect~Excel~Innovate At Samaritan Healthcare we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve. We are committed to providing the very best work environment for our professionals and the very best care to our patients. This position is responsible for providing friendly, courteous service to visitors and employees. Assists in preparation of salad bar, peeling of vegetables, sandwich materials, and serving of foods for patients and personnel. Capable of operating a cash register and making correct change. Ability to operate a variety of kitchen appliances. Maintains high standards of sanitation in food handling and in work area. Sets up patient food trays, assembles cold food on trays, assists in tray service, and transports carts to and from patient areas. May perform a variety of other tasks such as catering, cleaning refrigerators, freezers and storage areas, helping with simple food preparation as assigned. Responsible for daily cleaning and storage of food carts, pots and pans, dishware, and other food service equipment. The individual in this position reports to the Nutrition Services Director. This is a per diem position working variable hours a week on varied days/weekends. EXTRA INCENTIVE: In lieu of benefits, receive additional 12% differential. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES (not limited to): Prepares fruits, vegetables, salads, and desserts for patient trays in a timely, sanitary manner. Uses standardized recipes and avoids food waste as applicable. Prepares food items for catering and sets up catering functions. Maintains minimal stock of sandwich material, uses proper sandwich making technique. Portions cold foods for tray service and assists in tray assembly. Cleans equipment, worktables, ranges, utensils, pots, and pans using proper techniques and cleaning solutions. Follows posted cleaning schedules. Uses cash register in proper manner, is able to count change correctly. Balances cash drawer after each meal period. Tallies patient count by diets in a timely fashion. Sets up, transports, and serves patient trays in accordance with established schedule and procedures. Maintains minimal stock levels in the doctor’s lounge. Receives and properly stores food and supplies; rotates stock. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise. Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics. Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements. Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values. Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization. Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (not limited to): High school diploma or GED. Ability to learn the operation of equipment and simple food preparation techniques. Current Washington State Food Handlers permit. Basic Life Support Heartsaver (HS) level to be completed within three (3) months of hire. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.). Frequent prolonged standing/walking. Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies. Considerable reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, and crouching. Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public. COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist. Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate. Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision-making. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines. Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum. As a Samaritan Healthcare professional, you will be asked to carry out the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy of Samaritan Healthcare, personifying service and operational excellence including the creation and maintenance of the best patient, professional, physician, and student experience.

Keywords: Samaritan Healthcare, Richland , Food Preparer, Per Diem, Hospitality & Tourism , Moses Lake, Washington