Hospital Food Service Technician – Patient Meals

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' SFVAHCS Nutrition & Food Service is seeking a Food Service Worker at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. This role independently performs duties that require proficiency in food preparation, modified diets, dishwashing, storage, and sanitation in a busy kitchen.

You will set up stations, assemble patient trays, assist cooks, and help with cleaning and safety procedures. The shift is 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM at 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA.

Qualifications

• Experience: no specific length of training is required; show evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform duties.
• Qualifications will be evaluated against the screen-out element and job elements (dexterity, safety, use of equipment, etc.).
• A full year of work is 35-40 hours per week; part-time experience credited pro rata.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down the station with supplies and food items.
• Portion foods into standard serving sizes and prepare trays.
• Deliver meal trays to patients' bedsides.
• Assist cooks with food prep and prepare simple salads/dressings.
• Read menus and diet cards to ensure correct meals.
• Perform heavy cleaning and maintain sanitation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' SFVAHCS Nutrition & Food Service is seeking a Food Service Worker at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. This role independently performs duties that require proficiency in food preparation, modified diets, dishwashing, storage, and sanitation in a busy kitchen.

You will set up stations, assemble patient trays, assist cooks, and help with cleaning and safety procedures. The shift is 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM at 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA.