Entry Level Kitchen Hand Jobs
New grad kitchen hand jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with little to no experience, where a willingness to learn and any food service or hospitality exposure can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like H2 Health, Monument Health, and Sutter Health hiring at this level now.
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- Location: Round Rock, TX
- Facility: Seton Williamson Med Plaza I
- Department: Plastics and Hand
- Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift l Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Performs select clinical duties.
- Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
- Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
- Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
- May document the provider's encounter with patients. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribes patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
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Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
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One or more of the following:
- Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Association for Health Professionals obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Allied Health National Certification and Registration obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Medical Certification Association obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Education
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Additional preferences:
- Travel Required: Georgetown, TX - as needed
- 1 year of CMA experience
- CMA certified
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
- Location: Round Rock, TX
- Facility: Seton Williamson Med Plaza I
- Department: Plastics and Hand
- Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift l Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Performs select clinical duties.
- Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
- Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
- Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
- May document the provider's encounter with patients. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribes patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
-
Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
-
One or more of the following:
- Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Association for Health Professionals obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Allied Health National Certification and Registration obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Medical Certification Association obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Education
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Additional preferences:
- Travel Required: Georgetown, TX - as needed
- 1 year of CMA experience
- CMA certified
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Entry Level Kitchen Hand Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level kitchen hand job?
Focus on roles that explicitly state they welcome no prior experience or candidates with zero to two years in food service. Any exposure helps, whether that is a school cafeteria shift, a volunteer cooking event, or a brief stint in a restaurant. Highlight reliability, a food handler certificate if you have one, and genuine enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Which companies hire entry level kitchen hands?
Companies hiring entry level kitchen hands right now include H2 Health, Monument Health, and Sutter Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from restaurants, hotels, hospital cafeterias, school food service programs, and catering companies that regularly bring on junior staff with little prior experience.
Are there remote entry level kitchen hand jobs?
Yes, though kitchen hand work is almost entirely hands-on and on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level kitchen hand openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which typically reflects administrative or coordinating roles adjacent to food service operations rather than traditional kitchen positions.
Are these new grad kitchen hand jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior kitchen hand roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or volunteer work in lieu of full employment history, or lists a portfolio of culinary coursework as an acceptable qualification alongside or instead of professional references.
Which industries hire the most entry level kitchen hands?
Entry Level kitchen hand roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they operate high-volume kitchens with continuous staff turnover, making them consistently open to candidates who are just starting out in food service.