Kitchen Worker

NALHE; Harbor Pines (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NALHE is seeking a dedicated food service employee in Harbor Pines, California. Under supervision, you will perform food preparation, tray assembly, and meal delivery, following established procedures.

Attention to sanitation and health guidelines is crucial. The role also involves maintaining inventory and ensuring communication with staff and patients. Candidates should be eager to provide quality service in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assembles food and non-food items for patient trays.
• Delivers meals to appropriate locations.
• Cleans and maintains food delivery equipment.

Job description

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, performs routine food preparation, tray assembly, serving duties & delivery according to prescribed production schedules & established procedures. Responsible for maintaining sanitation of food service work areas and/or food service stations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds KPs Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, & applicable state, federal & local laws.
• Assembles all food & non-food items for patient trays, cafeteria and/or catering services.
• Delivers food carts w/patient meals/catered meals & nourishment to appropriate pantries & meeting rooms.
• Collects soiled meal dishes after meal services & returns them to dish room.
• Ensures quality & appearance of all food & non-food items, ensures proper storage of food & non- food items following Hazard Analysis Critical Control Policy (HACCP) guidelines.
• Cleans, sanitizes & maintains all dishes, food delivery carts, equipment, work areas, & pantry food stations.
• Maintains proper stock levels in own work area including taking & filing of inventory & disposal of outdated foods.
• Utilizes effective communications including telephone conversations w/ patients, doctors, & members, vendors, staff, & co-workers.
• Collects & maintains written information including logs, menus, slips, charts, forms, requisitions, filing & scheduling activities.
• May provide training & orientation.