Food Service Worker III Cook - Part Time

Stockton, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $21.16 - $25.72

Benefits

Health Insurance

Step increases

Job Description

San Joaquin County is a vibrant and diverse community located in California, committed to providing high-quality public services to its residents. The county government offers a range of employment opportunities that focus on community well-being, safety, health, and development. With a focus on inclusivity, equal employment opportunity, and professional growth, San Joaquin County is a great place to build a meaningful career in public service. The county operates various departments, including health services, public works, human resources, and more, each playing a vital role in supporting the community's needs and enhancing quality of life.

This part-time Analyst position ... Show More

Job Requirements

One year of institutional or high-volume commercial food service work with primary responsibility for cooking or one year of institutional or high-volume food service work with primary responsibility assisting with the fulfillment of patient diets and overseeing preparation of special diet items
possession of valid California driver's license
experience required is determined by the nature of the assignment to kitchen or dietary desk
knowledge of volume food service work including cooking, preparation, serving, cleaning, sanitation and safety practices
basic units of measure
various diets and uses
nutritional value and composition of food
processes involved with food preparation and service
relationship between health or medical treatments and patient food intake
standard office practices and procedures
personal computer systems and general office computer software

Job Qualifications

One year of institutional or high-volume commercial food service work with primary responsibility for cooking or one year of institutional or high-volume food service work with primary responsibility assisting with the fulfillment of patient diets and overseeing preparation of special diet items
possession of valid California driver's license
knowledge of volume food service work including cooking, preparation, serving, cleaning, sanitation and safety practices
knowledge of basic units of measure
understanding of various diets and their uses
knowledge of nutritional value and composition of food
understanding of processes involved with food preparation and service
awareness of relationship between health or medical treatments and patient food intake
familiarity with standard office practices and procedures
ability to use personal computer systems and general office computer software
strong communication skills
ability to count and perform routine arithmetic calculations
ability to read various scales of measure and portion items accurately
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
courteous customer service skills
ability to use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word-processing, and database software

Job Duties

Prepares a wide variety of menu items including soups, salads, vegetables, sauces, gravies, entrees, desserts and other foods
independently prepares simple meals or assists in preparation of complex or specialized meals
grills, cooks, steams, bakes and roasts a variety of foods
cuts meats
prepares and cooks a variety of items including baked goods
sets up, operates and cleans equipment and areas used to prepare and serve food
collects, maintains, and communicates information regarding patient allergies and dietary requirements from physicians, nursing staff, and clinical dietitians for meal preparation
ensures dietary records are updated in a timely manner while adhering to dietary restrictions
updates diet orders, menus, and patient profile records in the electronic database
inspects meals on the tray line and ensures meals were assembled according to diet orders prior to delivery
acts as a liaison between medical staff and patients to resolve problems with meal orders
performs clerical functions such as processing patient orders, tracking food service orders, and forwarding calls
provides alternative foods, substitutions, and adjusts ingredients of recipes based on prescribed diet in accordance with established guidelines such as those provided by International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI)
may deliver food to various County facilities
ensures proper safety and food handling procedures are followed
maintains records of work performed and other routine records
prepares routine reports
may act in a higher-level capacity on a relief basis or for training purposes

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

We didn't receive the exact location for this job posting,

please contact the employer.

You may be also interested in: