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Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $24.28 - $36.39

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

employee wellness program

Job Description

Chinese Hospital, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a prestigious healthcare institution dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to the local community. With a rich history of serving diverse populations, the hospital is committed to delivering compassionate and culturally sensitive care, incorporating the latest advancements in healthcare technology and practices. As a community-focused hospital, it emphasizes the importance of comprehensive services, including food and nutrition, to promote patient health and recovery.

The Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) department at Chinese Hospital plays a critical role in supporting patient care by ensuring the timely preparation and delivery of nut... Show More

Job Requirements

Bilingual in Cantonese or Toisan and English
Food Handler Certificate within 30 days of hiring
Pass pre-employment health screening
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous healthcare food service experience preferred
Ability to use food service equipment
Ability to supervise staff
Strong communication skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Good physical health and ability to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted
Ability to stand and walk for long periods
Good vision and emotional stability
Commitment to safety and hygiene practices

Job Qualifications

Bilingual speaks Cantonese or Toisan and English, reads and writes both Chinese and English
Food Handler Certificate within 30 days of hiring
Ability to successfully pass pre-employment health screening requirement
Strong communication skills
Ability to take initiative, adapt to changing priorities and work independently
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Ability to multi-task with high level of efficiency and attention to detail
High school diploma or GED preferred
Previous healthcare food service cooking and supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge of various therapeutic diets and meal patterns preferred

Job Duties

Performs simple calculations, reads, writes and communicates in Chinese and English at or equivalent to high school graduation level
Demonstrates the ability to use all necessary food service equipment, including dish machine, food processor and coffee urn
Demonstrates a working knowledge of food service sanitation and uses acceptable techniques in handling and serving foods
Ensures food safety by observing time and temperature food safety guidelines
Maintains a clean, organized department and supervises staff in cleaning assignments
Observes all safety policies and procedures and practices safe work habits
Understands and observes hospital’s operating policies and procedures
Assists in development and maintenance of performance improvement programs
Reviews menus and directs food preparation according to orders
Supervises dietary aides in food preparation, serving, holding and storage of foods
Checks refrigerators daily for food expiration
Uses batch-cooking method to reduce overproduction and maintain food quality
Coordinates food production to ensure timely service
Tastes food and adjusts seasoning
Assists in writing and updating standardized recipes
Maintains portion control especially for modified therapeutic diets
Assists in personnel scheduling and payroll processing
Supervises patient tray-line, cafeteria and catering services for efficiency
Manages food and supplies inventory and ordering
Enforces safety and hygiene standards
Performs sales consolidations and manages petty cash
Consults with manager on uncertainties
Assumes manager’s duties in absence
Complies with compliance handbook and ethics code
Provides excellent customer service and maintains good relations with staff, patients and guests
Leads employee training, recruitment, and performance evaluations
Maintains food safety certification and participates in job-related conferences
Continuously improves department operations and ensures compliance with hospital policies
Performs other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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