AHD Kitchen Helper

Alameda Health Sytem; Alameda (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a Kitchen Helper at Alameda Hospital for the AHD Dietary Services. The role supports food preparation, service, and adherence to safety standards in a per diem capacity, with duties spanning stock management, meal service, temperature logs, and sanitation.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with experience in food service and Serve Safe certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required (waived for incumbent employees).
• Experience in food service desired.
• Serve Safe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate stock of food and supplies at all times; report shortages.
• Serve meals attractively; portion as directed and deliver to designated areas.
• Monitor refrigerator/freezer temperatures and log readings.
• Keep work area clean; maintain equipment and report issues.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and record logs.
• Prepare/pre-portion food for regular and therapeutic diets using recipes.
• Serve resident meals per menu and diet orders; use portion controls.
• Wash dishes; track water temps and sanitizer; assist with receiving supplies.
• Handle cash transactions accurately and maintain cash security.

Skills

Food service experience

Attention to food safety

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Serve Safe certification

Job description

AHD Kitchen Helper Internal Only

Available to current Alameda Health System employees only

• Alameda, CA
• Alameda Hospital
• AHD Dietary Services
• Services As Needed / Per Diem - Varies
• Service & Trade
• 32.59-35.16
• Req #: 44666-33209
• FTE: 0.01
• Posted: Today

Summary

SUMMARY: The AHD Kitchen Helper for Alameda Hospital assists with the preparation and service of food using proper food handling and food safety techniques. Performs related duties as required.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Ensures that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. is available at all times.Report inadequate stock levels to the supervisor immediately.Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner; maintains the security of the department.

2. Ensures that food is served in an attractive and appetizing manner.Ensures the proper quantity of food is prepared and/or pre-portioned as directed and within established time schedules.Delivers meals and snacks to designated areas according to established time schedules.

3. Ensures that refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range.Records temperatures on appropriate logs and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor immediately.

4. Keeps work area clean during preparation and service of food.Maintains equipment in clean and safe operating condition. Reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly.Cleans according to established policies while utilizing proper chemicals.

5. Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service.Records temperatures of food according to established procedures.

6. Prepares and/or pre-portions food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu for meals and snacks.Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare food.Prepares food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations.

7. Serves resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with the planned menu, the resident's diet order, and food preferences; uses portion control utensils during the preparation, pre-portioning, and service of food; labels, dates, and stores food according to established policies.

8. Washes dishes according to established procedures for manual or automatic dishwashing. Records water temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs.Reports any problems with proper water temperature or sanitizer to the supervisor immediately.Performs duties using proper infection control techniques and using protective equipment; assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, supplies, etc.

9. Ensures correct pricing is rung up in cash register.Correct change is given to customers.Maintain proper security of cash at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or equivalent required (waived for incumbent employees)
Required Minimum Experience: Experience in food service desired
Preferred Licenses/Certification: Serve Safe certification.