Food Service Worker

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in San Francisco seeks a service staff member responsible for delivering meal trays, ensuring food sanitation, and supporting patient dietary needs. Applicants should have a high school diploma, prior food service experience, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. Key responsibilities include assembling meals, monitoring temperatures, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. This role requires strong compliance with health and safety guidelines to ensure quality service in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior food service experience.
• Ability to follow simple instructions and safety guidelines.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and be physically active (standing, walking, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Help patients choose meals that match their dietary needs and preferences.
• Assemble and deliver meal trays accurately and on time.
• Take and monitor food temperatures; report issues promptly.
• Pick up trays from patient rooms courteously.
• Stock and clean food areas and pantries.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment safely.
• Set up and serve food in cafeteria and catering settings.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Transport food, carts, and supplies safely throughout the facility.
• Follow all hospital, department, and safety policies.
• Communicate patient concerns to the right staff.

Skills

Food service experience

Physical activity

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for performing a variety of patient, cafeteria and catering services functions that may include patient visitation, tray assembly, distribution and service, general sanitation, cleaning and use of kitchen equipment and pantries. Main Duties: Help patients choose meals that match their dietary needs and preferences. Assemble and deliver meal trays accurately and on time. Take and monitor food temperatures; report issues promptly. Pick up trays from patient rooms courteously. Stock and clean food areas and pantries. Operate and clean kitchen equipment safely. Set up and serve food in cafeteria and catering settings. Maintain cleanliness and follow sanitation and safety procedures (HACCP, infection control, etc.). Transport food, carts, and supplies safely throughout the facility. Follow all hospital, department, and safety policies. Communicate patient concerns to the right staff.

Responsibilities

• Help patients choose meals that match their dietary needs and preferences.
• Assemble and deliver meal trays accurately and on time.
• Take and monitor food temperatures; report issues promptly.
• Pick up trays from patient rooms courteously.
• Stock and clean food areas and pantries.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment safely.
• Set up and serve food in cafeteria and catering settings.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow sanitation and safety procedures (HACCP, infection control, etc.).
• Transport food, carts, and supplies safely throughout the facility.
• Follow all hospital, department, and safety policies.
• Communicate patient concerns to the right staff.
• Handle waste and recyclables properly.
• Complete required logs, reports, and cleaning schedules on time.
• Participate in meetings and staff training.
• Perform other assigned tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior food service experience.
• Ability to follow simple instructions and safety guidelines.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and be physically active (standing, walking, etc.).