Food Service Worker I

Kaiser Permanente; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated food service worker to join their team. This role involves cross-training in various food service activities, including patient tray assembly, ware washing, and inventory management. You will play a vital role in ensuring that patients receive their meals according to dietary specifications while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer service in the cafeteria. If you have a passion for food service and a commitment to quality, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Cross-trained in multiple food service areas including ware washing and patient trayline.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assembles patient trays and ensures proper sanitation of food service items.
• Transports food items and maintains inventory for cafeteria service.

Skills

Food Service Operations

Sanitation Practices

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Dish Machine

Food Service Equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

Under indirect supervision, has been cross-trained in at least four areas involving food service related activities. Two areas of cross-training must include ware washing and patient trayline. The other areas include patient room service activities, food and supply inventory, receiving and storage, catering, cafeteria service, and food preparation activities.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable laws. Assembles patient trays with appropriate food and supply items according to menu specifications.
• Scrapes food debris from reusable wares. Operates dish machine effectively to ensure proper cleanliness and sanitation of items washed. Washes and sanitizes pots, pans, and kitchen utensils. Cleans food service equipment and surfaces.
• Transports food items and carts to and from nursing units or other food service locations. Inventories and prepares food items for display in cafeteria service area. Ensures adequate supplies of food, snacks, and beverages for customer needs.
• Serves cafeteria customers. Assembles, fills, and cleans food service equipment. Prepares and assembles appropriate quantities of food products (including mixing, chopping, and slicing) for cafeteria, catering, vending, and patient feeding areas.
• Delivers food and supply items to patients according to prescribed diets and patient preferences within specified time frames. Stores items properly, rotates perishables, and maintains logs.
• Prepares and assembles food and supplies for catered events. Delivers catering items to meeting locations within specified time frames. Performs other duties as assigned.