Food Service Worker, Per Diem

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a vital role within the Food & Nutrition Services, ensuring patients receive nutritious meals in a safe and timely manner. This dynamic position involves tray assembly, meal delivery, and maintaining a clean food service environment. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced setting, showcasing strong interpersonal skills while adhering to health and safety standards. With opportunities for growth and learning, this role is perfect for those passionate about contributing to patient care and nutrition.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service, including tray assembly and meal delivery.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Set up tray assembly station and operate assigned stations.
• Assemble and distribute meals accurately based on dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of food service areas.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Teamwork

Basic Math Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Follow Instructions

Understanding of Therapeutic Diets

Physical Stamina

Job description

Description

As a valued member of the Food & Nutrition Services team, you will play a key role in ensuring patients receive safe, nutritious, and timely meals. This position supports tray assembly, meal delivery, sanitation, and patient interaction, helping maintain a clean and organized food service environment in compliance with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

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  Set up assigned tray assembly station with all necessary items including dishes, paper supplies, food, condiments, and utensils

  
  


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  Operate all tray assembly stations as assigned

  
  


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  Store and rotate food and supplies according to departmental guidelines

  
  


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  Follow proper food handling and sanitation procedures at all times

  
  


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  Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized workstation

  
  


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  Present menus to patients and assist with menu selections as needed

  
  


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  Assemble and distribute meals accurately based on the diet master list

  
  


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  Collect meal trays after service and transport food carts to designated areas

  
  


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  Deliver snacks to patients per schedule or request

  
  


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  Ensure all food service equipment and surfaces are cleaned and sanitized

  
  


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  Support trayline operations as needed throughout shifts

  
  


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  Assist in the dishroom, potroom, and perform general housekeeping tasks

Salary Range: $20.54-$20.54/hour

This
is an "as needed" per diem position; schedule and working hours will
vary. May convert to Career

Senate Bill 525was signed
into law by Governor Newsom in October 2023. Starting June 1, 2024, SB525
sets a new $23 minimum wage for nonexempt healthcare workers and raises
the exempt employee salary threshold to $1,380/week (equivalent to
$5,980/month or $71,760/year).

1. As defined under SB525, healthcare workers are defined as
employees who are involved in the provision of "health care services," which
means "patient care-related services including nursing; caregiving; services
provided by medical residents, interns, or fellows; technical and ancillary
services; janitorial work; housekeeping; grounds keeping; guard duties;
business office clerical work; food services; laundry; medical coding and
billing; call center and warehouse work; scheduling; and gift shop work; but
only where such services support patient care".

2. Employees (career, contract, student, per diem) in the UCLA
Health medical facilities (e.g. Ronald Reagan Medical Center, Santa Monica UCLA
Hospital, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, etc.) meet these criteria.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service, including tray assembly and meal delivery
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English to accurately match menu selections with food items
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced trayline environment
• Basic math skills to perform calculations without a calculator
• General understanding of therapeutic diets and dietary restrictions
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact professionally with patients, co-workers, supervisors, and medical staff
• Ability to comply with departmental dress code and hygiene standards
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and repeatedly stretch, bend, push, walk, lift, and reach throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and maneuver heavy carts safely
• Willingness to attend departmental training and development sessions