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Nashville General Hospital

FNS Cook

Nashville, TN

$13.50 - $18/hr

... Assist with catering services for meetings, events, and special functions · Ensure proper food ... hospital kitchen environment · May require early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays · ...

York Hospital

Kitchen Float

York, ME · On-site

$13.75 - $17/hr

At York Hospital, we're more than a hospital. We are a team of providers, clinicians and staff ... The Kitchen Float is responsible for: * Assists in serving customers in the Café with a focus on ...

York Hospital

Kitchen Float

York, ME

$13.75 - $17/hr

At York Hospital, we're more than a hospital. We are a team of providers, clinicians and staff ... The Kitchen Float is responsible for: * Assists in serving customers in the Café with a focus on ...

Nashville General Hospital

FNS Cook

Nashville, TN · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

... Assist with catering services for meetings, events, and special functions · Ensure proper food ... hospital kitchen environment · May require early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays · ...

Nashville General Hospital

FNS Cook

Nashville, TN · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

... Assist with catering services for meetings, events, and special functions • Ensure proper food ... hospital kitchen environment • May require early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays • ...

Sage Dining

Dishwasher and Kitchen Assistant

Westwood, MA · On-site

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

Health/Life/STD/Vision/Dental/Accident/Hospital Care/Vacation/Holiday and Personal Days. * 401(k) ... Dispose of waste and maintain a clean kitchen, properly washing and sorting soiled utensils, dishes ...

Fogo de Chao

Kitchen prep

Providence, RI

$20/hr

Kitchen Prep Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be ... We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity ...

Fogo de Chao

Kitchen prep

Towson, MD · On-site

$22/hr

Kitchen Prep Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be ... We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity ...

Fogo de Chão

Kitchen prep

Providence, RI · On-site

$20/hr

Kitchen Prep Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be ... We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity ...

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How much do hospital kitchen assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for hospital kitchen assistant in the United States is $15.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $16.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a hospital kitchen assistant?

Hospital Kitchen Assistants are support staff responsible for helping prepare, serve, and deliver meals to patients, staff, and visitors within a hospital. Their duties often include preparing basic food items, portioning meals, cleaning kitchen areas, and ensuring food safety standards are met. They may also help with dishwashing and restocking supplies. This role is essential in maintaining nutrition standards and ensuring that patients receive meals tailored to their dietary needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hospital kitchen assistant?

To thrive as a Hospital Kitchen Assistant, you need basic food preparation skills, knowledge of food safety and hygiene, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, dietary management software, and food handling certifications such as ServSafe are typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and strong organizational skills help you excel in supporting both chefs and healthcare staff. These skills are crucial to ensuring safe meal preparation, meeting dietary needs, and maintaining efficient kitchen operations in a healthcare environment.

What are some common challenges faced by hospital kitchen assistants and how can they be managed?

Hospital Kitchen Assistants often face challenges such as maintaining strict hygiene standards, working efficiently during busy meal times, and adapting to dietary restrictions for patients. Managing these challenges involves staying organized, following food safety protocols carefully, and communicating clearly with both culinary and medical staff. Teamwork and a strong attention to detail are key to ensuring meals are prepared safely and delivered on time to support patient care.

What is the difference between Hospital Kitchen Assistant vs Hospital Cook?

AspectHospital Kitchen AssistantHospital Cook
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety certification often preferredFood safety certification; culinary training or experience
Work EnvironmentAssist in food prep, cleaning, and basic kitchen tasks in hospital settingsPrepare, cook, and oversee meal production in hospital kitchens
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in hospital food service departmentsTypically employed as head or line cooks in hospital food services

Hospital Kitchen Assistants mainly support food prep and cleaning tasks, while Hospital Cooks handle meal preparation and cooking. Both roles are essential in hospital food services but differ in responsibilities and skill requirements.

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Infographic showing various Hospital Kitchen Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,047 per year, or $15.4 per hour.

Temporary Kitchen Assistant - 35 Hours/Week, 6 Weeks

City of Kenai, AK

Kenai, AK • On-site

$18.92/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Salary: $18.92 Hourly
Location : Kenai Senior Center, Kenai, AK
Job Type: Full-time Temporary
Job Number: 00357
Department: Kenai Senior Center
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Job Description
The Temporary Kitchen Assistant is an employee of the City of Kenai working under direction of the Senior Center Director. The Kitchen Assistant performs kitchen duties such as food preparation, stocking, dish washing, and cleaning. The Kitchen Assistant performs some work helping with dining room functions. This position requires daily contact with senior citizens and the general public.
This is a temporary position scheduled for 6 weeks, 35 hours a week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Assist with the preparation, packaging, serving, and distribution of meals and food items for congregate and home-delivered meal programs.
  2. Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, food preparation equipment, work surfaces, and other kitchen areas.
  3. Maintain kitchen, pantry, dining, and food service areas.
  4. Assist with receiving, storing, organizing and maintaining food and kitchen supplies.
  5. Provide courteous service to City employees, seniors, and members of the public.
  6. Perform tasks with minimal or no supervision.
  7. Attend Department training
  8. Have regular, reliable and predictable attendance at work.
  9. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  1. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
  2. The applicant (or employee after hire) must pass a background investigation, including but not limited to a criminal background check to meet requirements for using record networks and as may be required by federal or state agencies to work with vulnerable populations such as senior citizens
  3. Possess or obtain a food handler's card to meet State of Alaska food safety requirements.

Supplemental Information
WORKING ENVIRONMENTThe work environment is typically in a commercial kitchen and in a community room setting, adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat and cold (non-weather) as well as to moving mechanical parts and electrical energy. The employee may have to work on uneven and occasionally wet and slippery surfaces and is exposed to raw vegetable and animal products and water. The employee may be exposed to dust and other irritants and toxic/poisonous substances. Personal protective equipment is provided and must be used in accordance with best practices, federal and state laws, and City/Department policies and operating procedures.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods and to walk, stoop, crouch, bend, twist, lift, and reach with hands and arms. Manual dexterity, including gripping and some fine motor skills, is required to complete most tasks. The employee must occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force, including lifting dishware and stocking supplies.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATIONThe City of Kenai is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is based on qualifications free of personal and political considerations, with equal opportunity for all with no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.
NOTE: This position is a temporary position created to supplement the City's workforce for a pre-established period of six (6) weeks. Temporary positions are excluded from participation in the State Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) and ineligible for City-sponsored benefits, including medical and hospital insurance, annual leave, and holiday pay.
The following information describes benefits available to City of Kenai employees working 25 hours or more per week. Actual benefits received may differ by position type or be prorated for other than full time work. All benefits are subject to change by the City.
Retirement Benefits
  • Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), a defined benefit or defined contribution plan based upon employee eligibility upon hire*
  • Supplemental Retirement Program six months after date of hire. Employer contribution of 6.2% of the first $37,500.00 of base wages earned in a calendar year
  • Option to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Program

Insurance Benefits
  • PPO or QHDHP Plan options available
  • Health Insurance Coverage 30 days after date of hire
  • Employee and Dependent Coverage Available
  • Employer Contribution of 87% Medical/Vision/Dental Plan Costs
  • Employee Contribution of 13% Medical/Vision/Dental Plan Costs
  • Employer HRA Contribution for medical deductible and prescription co-pay
  • Employer HSA Contribution for employees on the QHDHP

Optional Insurance Benefits
  • Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance with supplemental coverage available for employee and dependents
  • Employee-funded Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
  • Employee Paid Group-Based Supplemental Insurance

Paid Leave & Other Benefits
  • Annual Leave Accrual Rate starting at 7.3846 hours each pay period (10.3385 for certain Fire Department employees) with an accrual rate increase based on longevity
  • Eleven and a half paid holidays each year
  • Paid Leave for a Death in the Immediate Family upon approval
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Wellness Program includes free use of the Kenai Recreation Center
  • Bona Fide Employer-Sponsored Medical Leave Sharing Arrangement

*The City of Kenai does not withhold Social Security taxes from wages earned by employees who participate in the PERS retirement system.
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Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you possess a food handler's card to meet State of Alaska food safety requirements?
  • Yes
  • No

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Are you aware you will need to pass a background investigation, including but not limited to a criminal background check to meet requirements for working with vulnerable populations?
  • Yes
  • No

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Describe your experience working in a commercial kitchen.
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