Food Service Worker - Kitchen (Finance)
The County of Riverside's University Health System - Medical Center department seeks multiple Food Service Workers to join their Kitchen team. An ideal candidate would demonstrate reliability, flexibility with scheduling, punctuality, a genuine interest in the Foodservice position as a long-term opportunity, and the ability to maintain consistent communication. Under supervision, the incumbent will perform routine tasks related to the preparation and serving of food; cleans kitchen areas; washes and cleans utensils and equipment; performs other related duties as required. This position is located in Moreno Valley.
This position has a 5/40 schedule: shift hours vary but mostly late shifts (for example - shift hours can be 11:30am to 8:00pm or 12:30pm to 9:00 pm and occasionally 4:30am to 1:00pm or 6:00am to 2:30 pm). Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; off days will vary during the week.
The Food Service Worker is the entry-level classification in the Food Service Worker series and reports to a Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor. Incumbents receive initial training in the techniques and procedures essential to the classification's duties, performing work within a prescribed routine under the guidance of Senior Food Service Workers and Food and Nutrition Services Supervisors.
The Food Service Worker is distinguished from the Senior Food Service Worker in that the latter either performs the more skilled duties involved in the preparation and serving of food or serves in a lead worker capacity.
Meet the Team! RUHS-Med Center Website •Load carts for serving in various units; push loaded food carts from kitchen to patient units, returning carts to kitchen.
•Serve guests in the Cafeteria or Coffee Shop; utilize cash register for sales.
•Pick up dirty trays, dishes, glasses, and eating utensils in various units.
•Help cooks and bakers keep area clean; clean serving areas and tables; assist in setting up and serving special dinners; fill condiment containers.
•Scrape and rinse dishes; load dishwasher and operate dishwashing machine; wash dishes, carts, pots, pans, and equipment.
•Assist in unloading, lifting and carrying foodstuffs from trucks and warehouse, placing items in designated areas.
•May assist Senior Food Service Workers in performing the more skilled duties (e.g., setting up tray line and serve on tray line); prepare trays for serving to patients.
•Maintain simple records; take and record food temperatures.Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience: None required.
Must possess valid Food Handler's Card issued by County of Riverside.
Ability to: Read, write and follow oral and written instructions in English; maintain simple records and perform basic mathematical calculations; lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects; maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients and others.This classification's rate of pay will be set in accordance with California Senate Bill 525 requirements for applicable departments.
Questions regarding this recruitment? Please contact Raven Padilla via email at rpadilla@rivco.org .
