Food Service Worker-Part Time *TEMPORARY* Garden Grove, California

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to ensure a safe and sanitary kitchen environment. In this part-time role, you will be responsible for preparing meals, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to customer service. Join a supportive team that values flexibility and teamwork, where your contributions truly matter. This is a great opportunity for those looking to make a difference in a dynamic food service environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in a kitchen serving 25 people or more.
• Food handlers license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Prepare meals in an attractive and professional manner.
• Comply with health and sanitation codes.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills (written and verbal)

Flexibility

Adaptability

Teamwork

Customer service orientation

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Manual skills for food preparation

Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Food handlers license

One year of experience in a kitchen

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position is temporary

Nonexempt

Department: Food Service

Hours per week: 20Part Time

Reports directly to: The Food Service Supervisor and indirectly to the Assistant Director, Director and Corporate.

Job Summary:

The Food Service Worker is responsible for ensuring a safe, sanitary environment in the facility kitchen. Ensures menus are posted and food is prepared in time for service of residents and food served in compliance with the Statement of Work.

Education and Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required. One year of experience working in a kitchen serving 25 people or more required. Food handlers license is required. Experience may be waived with approval from COO/CFO/Executive Director or Human Resources. Must have good communication skills and be able to articulate professionally, verbally and in writing. Must complete annual training required by contract. Available to work any shift any time any schedule. Must have a valid driver's license and social security card issued by the U.S. Social Security Administration, and be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or other person lawfully admitted into the United States. Must pass federal background check and physical examination.

Skills and Specifications:

• Problem solving, planning and prioritizing
• Communication skills-written and verbal
• Flexibility, adaptability, teamwork and customer service orientated
• Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Manual skills for the preparation of food
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary operation of kitchen equipment

Job Responsibilities:

The Food Service Worker shall assume the following job responsibilities:

• Maintain the kitchen in manner expected by the Bureau of Prisons.
• Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs.
• Mopping the dining room and kitchen
• Cleaning walls as needed
• Ensuring that dining room and tables & chairs are clean
• Log any variance between established menus and actual meals.
• Place and receive orders and organize when needed
• Ensure that food is properly stored daily.
• Verify the refrigerator temperature is in compliance with regulations.
• Prepare each meal in an attractive and professional manner, providing a balanced meal for each resident.
• Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation codes.
• Local travel may be required.
• Complete all annual training required by contract.
• Complies with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Ensures rest and meal breaks are taken in accordance with California law.
• Reports any violation of company policy, employee handbook Standards of Conduct, etc.
• Assume and perform other duties as assigned.

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