Food Service Associate (Per Diem, Variable Shift)

Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Tulare, a community hospital in California’s Central Valley, is seeking a cafeteria cashier to operate the point-of-sale system, stock supplies, and ensure smooth service.

The role emphasizes accuracy, friendliness, food safety (SERV Safe preferred), and teamwork in patient and guest dining areas.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma and a related technical degree; experience in food service is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED preferred.
• Associate's/Technical degree or related experience preferred.
• SERV Safe certification or equivalent preferred in CA and HI.

Responsibilities

• Receives, prepares, and delivers customer orders efficiently.
• Operates cash register and stocks restaurant supplies.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in work area; logs cleaning and temperature records.
• Sets up and serves patient trays; transports and stores supplies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent

Job description

Centrally located within the heart of California, Adventist Health Tulare has been serving the Central Valley since 2018. We are comprised of a 108-bed acute care hospital, emergency department and provide primary and specialty care services to best serve our community. Tulare is situated in a delightful and geographically diverse region. There are a variety of opportunities for all-season outdoor recreation such as camping, hiking, water and snow skiing, fishing and boating. It is also within an hour's travel time to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities.

Job Summary

Operates the restaurant point of sale system as the cashier, stocks restaurant supplies, ensures proper set up, cleans and stocks food inventories, maintains cleanliness of public areas, maintains and delivers customer needs and service.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• SERV Safe certification or equivalent: Preferred in CA and HI

Essential Functions

• Receives, prepares, and delivers customer orders in efficient manner. Performs a variety of simple and routine tasks related to the preparation and serving of food; cleans kitchen area and cooking utensils.
• Operates cash register and stocks restaurant supplies when needed.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in work area and promptly reports needed maintenance or repair of equipment. Maintains the cleaning and temperature log. Cleans the kitchen areas and cooking utensils. Operates dishwashing, peeling and other mechanical equipment.
• Sets up and serves patient trays. Carries dishes and foods between kitchen and serving lines. Transports and stores supplies. Washes and cuts vegetables and fruits.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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