Food Service Worker I/II - Full-Time - Nutrition

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $25.00
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Benefits

New hire premium
shift differential pay
Holidays
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance

Job Description

Kern Medical has been a vital part of the community since its establishment in 1867, serving as a trusted acute care teaching center with a capacity of 222 beds. Situated strategically between Fresno and Los Angeles, it provides the only advanced trauma care services within this extensive region. As a government healthcare institution, Kern Medical has developed a robust array of healthcare services. These include primary care, specialty services, high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric treatment integrated with county mental health programs, and a wide-reaching network of outpatient clinics focused on personalized, patient-centered wellness care. Annually, the hospital caters to approximately... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Any combination of training and experience that would provide knowledge of basic food handling techniques
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Ability to maintain cleanliness in food service areas
  • Ability to operate and clean dishwashing and food service equipment
  • Ability to prepare and serve simple foods
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • One year of experience as a Food Service Worker I or two years experience in a similar institutional kitchen role for Food Service Worker II
  • Background check may be required
  • Must be designated as Disaster Service Worker
  • Valid California Driver's License if position requires driving a personal or company vehicle
  • Adherence to Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy if driving

Job Qualifications

  • Knowledge of basic food handling techniques
  • Familiarity with common kitchen tools and utensils
  • Understanding of sanitation and general safety practices
  • Basic arithmetic skills
  • Ability to maintain a clean work environment
  • Ability to perform general cleaning tasks such as sweeping and mopping floors
  • Ability to clean grill area, sinks, and dining room tables
  • Ability to clean kitchen tools, utensils and equipment
  • Ability to prepare and serve simple foods
  • Ability to read and follow recipes
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Strong customer relations skills
  • Observance of personal cleanliness and neatness guidelines

Job Duties

  • Operates food service-related equipment including cash register
  • Operates and cleans dishwashing machine
  • Loads and unloads dishes from dishwashing machine
  • Operates and cleans food and beverage dispensing machines
  • Cleans kitchen tools and utensils
  • Washes and dries pots and pans
  • Maintains a clean work area including sweeping and mopping floors
  • Cleans grill area, sinks and dining room tables
  • Places food, drinks and condiments on patient food trays
  • Delivers, serves and collects patient food trays
  • Assembles, stocks, disassembles and cleans cafeteria serving line
  • Prepares and serves simple foods and beverages
  • Assembles and replenishes condiments

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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