Food Service Worker

Community Health at Home; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider in California, responsible for preparing and serving nutritious food in a fast-paced environment. You will ensure high standards of food safety and sanitation while supporting community health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate literacy to understand written and oral instructions.
• Prior experience in food preparation in institutional settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to standard recipes and guidelines.
• Sanitize kitchen areas and maintain stock levels.
• Monitor food temperatures and document discrepancies.

Skills

Food Handling Procedures

Sanitation

Customer Service

Education

High School Graduation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Clean, prepare, assemble food, supplies, and equipment for daily food production according to standard recipes, production sheets, and menus. Apply knowledge of standard food handling procedures to achieve high-quality, nutritious food served attractively at specific times.
• Sanitize and clean the kitchen and other designated service areas. Maintain stock levels in the storeroom and other storage/services areas. Collect money, make change, and operate cash register following standard money handling procedures. Access third-party credit card information and transactional systems (cash registers, point-of-sale devices, applications supporting credit card transactions, and reports or other documents containing credit card information), but only access a single card at a time.
• Use standard production and patient spreadsheets to serve on the trayline in assigned positions, following spreadsheet and menu specifications.
• Set up and maintain food service counters, steam tables, side service stands, and serving areas with cups, silverware, and condiments.
• Monitor and record temperatures of food, freezers, and refrigerators as assigned. Document and report discrepancies to supervisor or maintenance.
• Follow portion control guidelines in all aspects of food service.
• Serve and dispense food in accordance with food safety and portion control guidelines.
• Collect money, make change, process credit card transactions, and operate cash register following standard money and credit handling procedures, adhering to all operational and security standards.
• Perform dishwashing and cleaning procedures, including documenting temperatures at every meal. Conduct heavy cleaning duties such as processing and disposing of trash and debris, following established procedures when using chemicals and cleaning agents. Transport food carts and late trays promptly. Follow standard food handling, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum: Demonstrate a level of literacy sufficient to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Preferred:

• Prior experience preparing, cooking, and serving food in an institutional setting, restaurant, or hospital is preferred.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Overview

Mercy Medical Center, a Dignity Health member, has a history of over 100 years of community care. It has grown from a small wooden structure to a major healthcare provider with a new 186-bed main campus, offering advanced facilities and technology. Mercy operates Outpatient Centers, a Cancer Center, and rural clinics.

Our system's employees, physicians, and volunteers are dedicated to high-quality, personalized care. Join our team of 1,300 employees, 230 physicians, and many volunteers to help fulfill our mission of community service.

One Community. One Mission. One California