Lead Food Service Cashier — Nutrition & Kitchen

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine Health is seeking a Pr. Food Service Worker Lead to direct daily work flow in the kitchen, cafeteria, and patient services within Nutrition Services. You will also handle cashiering duties and ensure customer satisfaction during assigned shifts.

As Lead, you will train new staff, assemble patient meal trays, and prepare special orders. The role requires flexibility across shifts and a strong commitment to sanitation and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years prior skilled food preparation/service experience.
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge and practice of kitchen sanitary control techniques.
• Must be able to meet bonding requirements for cashiering functions.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Direct and prioritize daily workflow for a specific area within Nutrition Services.
• Serve as cashier with responsibility for cash handling and customer relations.
• Train/orient new Food Service Workers.
• Assemble and deliver patient meal trays and prepare special orders.
• Occasionally mix dietary supplements and perform special function food/service preparation.

Skills

Cash handling

Food service experience

English proficiency

Bonding/cashiering requirements

Kitchen sanitation

Shift flexibility

Job description

UC Irvine Health is seeking a Pr. Food Service Worker Lead to direct daily work flow in the kitchen, cafeteria, and patient services within Nutrition Services. You will also handle cashiering duties and ensure customer satisfaction during assigned shifts.

As Lead, you will train new staff, assemble patient meal trays, and prepare special orders. The role requires flexibility across shifts and a strong commitment to sanitation and accuracy.