Food Service Worker (On Call) - Behavioral Health 103

Telecare; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Telecare is seeking a Food Service Worker for Villa Fairmont MHRC, a facility supporting adults with mental health challenges. The role involves assisting with the preparation and serving of food while ensuring a clean environment. Ideal candidates will have a willingness to work with diverse populations and adhere to health regulations.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in food service preferred.
• Ability to read and speak English for directions.
• Desire to work with mentally impaired adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and serving meals.
• Maintain cleanliness in dietary and dining areas.
• Follow policies and procedures in food service tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

TELECARE CORPORATION

FOOD SERVICE WORKER – VILLA FAIRMONT MHRC

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals 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.

As part of the Telecare Family, Villa Fairmont is licensed as a -bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center. It serves adults who have a history of serious and persistent mental illness with repeated hospitalizations.

Shifts Available :

On Call; Shift Hours and Days vary as needed

Expected starting wage range is $ Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

We exist to help people with mental impairments realize their full potential.

MISSION STATEMENT

Telecare will deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for persons with serious mental illness.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Food Service Worker is the staff member that 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 facilities dietary and dining room areas are clean and meet sanitary regulations at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

One () year of experience working in the field of food service is preferred. Since many of the tasks performed by Food Service Workers are repetitive, a willingness to perform such tasks on a continuous basis and to maintain the specified flow of work is essential. Incumbents in this position must have the ability to read and speak English in order to follow written and verbal directions. Good communication skills and a desire to work with mentally impaired adults are crucial. Applicant must be finger printed, sign under penalty of perjury that there has been no conviction of any crime, other than minor traffic offenses, and receive clearance from the Department of Justice.

KEY RESULT AREAS

MISSION, VALUES AND BELIEFS

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

QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF WORK

Performs tasks correctly and according to policies and procedures.

Thoroughly and consistently performs the following food service tasks :

loads and tends the dish washing 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 resident service areas

assists in serving meals to residents 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.

JUDGMENT, DECISION MAKING AND INITIATIVE

Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS

Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; 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 a knowledge of Telecare's customers including clients / residents, families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.

Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.

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.

Always dresses appropriately and professionally.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITY

Hours per day)

NEVER

hours

OCCASIONALLY

up to hours

FREQUENTLY

HOURS

CONSTANTLY

HOURS

Sitting

Walking

Standing

Bending (neck)

Bending (waist)

Squatting

Climbing

Kneeling

Crawling

Twisting (neck)

Twisting (waist)

Hand Use : Dominant hand Right Left

Is repetitive use of hand required? YES

Simple Grasping (right hand)

Simple Grasping (left hand)

Power Grasping (right hand)

Power Grasping (left hand)

Fine Manipulation (right hand)

Fine Manipulation (left hand)

Pushing & Pulling (right hand)

Pushing and Pulling (left hand)

Reaching (above shoulder level)

Reaching (below shoulder level)

LIFTING

CARRYING

Never

hrs.

Occasionally

up to hrs.

Frequently

hrs.

Constantly

hrs.

Height

Never

hrs.

Occasionally

up to hrs.

Frequently

hrs.

Constantly

hrs.

Dis-

tance

lbs.

lbs.

lbs.

lbs.

lbs.

lbs.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS :

Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment?

Working around equipment and machinery?

Walking on uneven ground?

Exposure to excessive noise?

Exposure to extremes of temperature, humidity or wetness?

Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals?

Working at heights?

Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement?

Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment?

Working with bio-hazards such as : blood borne pathogens, sewage, hospital waste, etc.

EOE AA M / F / V / Disability