Food Service Worker - Behavioral Health 115

Telecare Corporation; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional behavioral health services. As a Food Service Worker, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that clients receive nutritious meals in a clean and welcoming environment. Your responsibilities will include preparing and serving food, maintaining sanitary conditions, and working collaboratively with a team to support individuals with complex needs. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of others while developing your skills in a supportive and inclusive workplace. If you're passionate about making a difference, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in food service preferred.
• Ability to read and speak English for directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and serving meals to clients.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in dining areas.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Follow Directions

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Dishwashing Machine

Food Preparation Equipment

Job description

Food Service Worker - Behavioral Health 115

Job Category: Program Support

Requisition Number: FOODS025150

Posted: March 6, 2025

Part-Time

On-site

Locations

Oakland, CA - Gladman MHRC
Oakland, CA 94601, USA

Description

TELECARE CORPORATION

FOOD SERVICE WORKER – GLADMAN MHRC

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals with complex needs in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

Gladman is licensed as a 40-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) providing sub-acute psychiatric treatment to adults 18 and older.

Shifts Available: .80 Part Time: Friday- Monday 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Food Service Worker performs tasks that involve assisting in the preparation, assembly, and servicing of food within the facility. In addition, the Food Service Worker ensures that the facility’s dietary and dining room areas are clean and meet sanitary regulations at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of experience working in the field of food service is preferred. A willingness to perform repetitive tasks and to maintain the specified flow of work is essential. Incumbents must have the ability to read and speak English to follow written and verbal directions. Good communication skills and a desire to work with mentally impaired adults are crucial. Applicants must be fingerprinted and receive clearance from the Criminal Justice Department.

KEY RESULT AREAS

MISSION, VALUES AND BELIEFS

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with clients, the public, and other staff members.

QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF WORK

• Performs tasks according to policies and procedures.
• Thoroughly and consistently performs the following food service tasks:
  • Loads and tends the dishwashing machine
  • Hand washes non-machine equipment
  • Assembles prepared food
  • Delivers and stores clean dishes, pots, and utensils in the appropriate area
  • Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts
  • Delivers food to client service areas
  • Assists in serving meals to clients in the cafeteria
  • Obtains necessary supplies from food storage, the refrigerator, and the freezer
  • Stocks food supplies and food preparation equipment in storage areas
  • Performs assigned cleaning tasks

TEAM MEMBER PARTICIPATION

• Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns, and asking appropriate questions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) principles and uses PART concepts to manage aggressive behavior.

JUDGMENT, DECISION MAKING AND INITIATIVE

• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS

• Demonstrates good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all team members; responds to co-workers with concern and promotes group morale.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

• Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary.
• Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
• Practices universal precautions at all times.

CUSTOMER AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Demonstrates knowledge of Telecare's customers including clients, families, and governmental agencies in all interactions.
• Acts in a professional manner, demonstrating respect and understanding of the community when representing Telecare.

PLANNING AND TIME UTILIZATION

• Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.

ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY

• Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Attends all assigned in-service education classes.
• Dresses appropriately and professionally.

SUPERVISOR: Dietary Supervisor or the Cook in the absence of Dietary Supervisor

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management.