Food Service Worker I - Extra Help (Open)

County of San Mateo; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Food Service Worker I, where you'll play a crucial role in food preparation and service at a leading medical center. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, assisting with meal preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a positive dining experience for patients and staff alike. With flexible hours and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the food service industry, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference while developing their skills. Don't miss this chance to be part of a supportive and diverse team committed to serving the community!

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or kitchen environment is preferred.
• Must possess a California Food Handler Card within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and serving for patients and cafeteria.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Perform basic office tasks related to food service.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Methods

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Record Keeping

Basic Cooking Skills

Education

Experience in Institutional or Commercial Kitchen

California Food Handler Card

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Delivery Vehicles

Job description

The County of San Mateo is seeking Food Service Workers I - Extra Help to perform a variety of work involving the preparation, serving, and storage of food; assisting in maintaining the kitchen and other dining areas in a clean and sanitary condition; performing routine tasks related to delivering food and supplies; and possibly serving as cashiers and/or servers in a cafeteria. The current vacancies are two Extra-Help, Part-Time vacancies at the San Mateo Medical Center to cover varied shifts.

Under general supervision, perform a variety of work involving the preparation, serving, storage, and delivery of food; assist in maintaining kitchen and other dining areas in clean and sanitary condition; and perform routine office tasks related to ordering, receiving, and delivering food and supplies.

Food Service Worker I is the entry/trainee level. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn a full range of Food Service Worker duties. As experience is gained there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This classification is flexibly staffed with Food Service Worker II and incumbents may advance to the next level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiencies which meet the higher-level qualifications.

NOTE: Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Assist Cooks in the preparation of meals, as directed.
2. Prepare food for cooking by peeling, cutting, or slicing.
3. Prepare salads, sandwiches, beverages, and simple desserts.
4. Set up tray lines and/or individual trays.
5. Serve cafeteria and/or patient meals.
6. May visit patients, assist with menu selections, and deliver/retrieve trays.
7. May direct activities on a portion of a tray line or in a dish room.
8. May direct the work of juvenile detainees or adult inmates who are assigned to clean and prepare food or assist in related routine tasks defined by supervisors at specific facilities.
9. Clean items used in the kitchen such as dishes, pots, pans, containers, carts, and equipment.
10. Clean facilities including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing work areas such as floors, storage spaces, and trucks; empty garbage cans.
11. Assist with supplies and deliveries including signing for, bringing in, and/or storing items.
12. Perform basic office tasks such as answering phones, taking and relaying messages, and checking catering schedules.
13. Drive a truck or van to deliver food and supplies; may maintain basic records related to vehicle use such as mileage and service reports.
14. Perform related duties as assigned.

Licensure/Certification:

1. Must possess and maintain a current California Food Handler Card for the duration of employment in this classification or obtain card within six (6) months of employment.
2. Some positions require possession of a current and valid Class C California driver’s license or equivalent.

Knowledge of:

1. Basic kitchen cleaning and sanitation methods.
2. Operation and care of kitchen equipment.
3. Proper lifting techniques.

Skill/Ability to:

1. Prepare simple foods and beverages.
2. Interact cooperatively with others including staff, patients, inmates and members of the public.
3. Work rapidly under pressure.
4. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
5. Maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness.
6. Maintain basic records.
7. Direct the work of juvenile detainees or adult inmates assigned to assist in basic food service activities at specific facilities.
8. Operate a truck or van.
9. Lift, carry or push materials, supplies or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
10. Walk or stand for long periods of time.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

1. Food Service Worker II: One year of experience in an institutional or commercial kitchen which has included preparing and serving food, and cleaning kitchen equipment and facilities.

If you are interested in being considered for these extra help positions, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format:

1. Cover letter
2. Resumé

Please include the words Food Service Worker I - Extra Help in the subject line of the email submission.

Please submit the required materials electronically via email to: Ron Senior, Director of Food and Nutrition Services
[e-mail]

Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Apply immediately! These positions could be filled at any time. Do not miss out on this opportunity to work with a great team!

NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (Resume and responses to the supplemental questions) will not be considered.

About the County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

HR Contact: Debbie Kong (01082025) (Food Service Worker I - S038)