Food Preparer, Per Diem

Job Category
:
Facilities & Support Services

Requisition Number
: FOODP
004340

Posted
:
January 2, 2026

Employment Type
:
Part-Time

Work Location
:
On-site

Hourly Range
: $18.94 USD to $23.58 USD

Samaritan Hospital
Samaritan Hospital
801 E Wheeler Rd
Moses Lake, WA 98837, USA

Serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.

At Samaritan Healthcare we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve. We are committed to creating the best work environment for our professionals and the best care for our patients. The Food Preparer is responsible for providing friendly, courteous service to visitors and employees, assisting in the preparation of all foods for patients and personnel, operating a cash register, credit card transactions, payroll deductions, and making correct change.

The individual in this position will fully understand the purpose and operation of Nutrition Services and use sound judgment when a situation dictates.

This is a per diem position working various shifts from Sunday to Saturday between 6:30 am and 7:30 pm.

EXTRA INCENTIVE:

In lieu of benefits, receive additional 12% differential.

• Prepares fruits, vegetables, salads, condiments, beverages 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, using 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, credit card transaction and payroll deduction properly; counts change correctly and balances cash drawer after each meal period.
• Tallies patient count by diets in a timely fashion.
• Familiar with current Dietary Food Management system.
• 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.
• Works closely with Cook, Diet Assistant and Registered Dietitian to provide exceptional patient care.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in the field of expertise.
• Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies, including 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 to the organization’s values.
• Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
• Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, are handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The individual in this position reports to the Nutrition Services Director and works closely with other Nutrition Services staff to provide friendly, courteous food service to visitors and employees.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Education
  :
  High school diploma or GED.
• License
  :
  Current Washington State Food Handlers permit.
• Experience
  :
  One year of food service experience preferred.
• Ability to learn the operation of equipment and simple food preparation techniques.
• Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department‑specific checklist.
• Critical thinking skills: seeks resources for direction, performs independent problem solving, and makes logical, deliberate decisions.
• Performs actions that demonstrate accountability and exercises safe judgment in decision‑making.
• Demonstrates competency in caring for customers/patients across the age continuum.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs).
• Frequent prolonged…