Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $20.00 - $30.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
flexible schedule
Part-time Benefits
Job Description
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned community healthcare organization dedicated to providing comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. Known for its commitment to state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services, Kaweah Health operates an acute care hospital, specialized health centers, and multiple clinics across an eight-campus healthcare district. With a team of more than 5,000 employees, the organization offers 613 beds and a broad continuum of care, addressing a variety of health needs in the community with compassion and expertise. Kaweah Health places a strong emphasis on serving a region with great needs, ensuring that the care provided makes a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, their families, and the wider community. The organization values employees who bring dedication and a genuine desire to impact health outcomes positively.
The role of Food Services Worker at Kaweah Health is a vital position within the 8341 Food & Nutrition Services-West department, designed for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and flexible work schedules. This part-time, benefit-eligible role involves a variety of responsibilities across several functional areas, including dishroom operations, cold food production, patient hosting, cooks helper tasks, and retail food service. Food Services Workers support the hospital’s mission by ensuring quality food service operations that meet rigorous sanitation, safety, and nutritional standards. The position may require working variable shifts of eight hours or less, offering flexibility suited to diverse candidate needs.
Food Services Workers at Kaweah Health have the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of patients and staff by performing essential food preparation and sanitation tasks along with customer service duties in retail settings. They ensure proper handling and delivery of patient meals within prescribed dietary guidelines, maintain cleanliness and safety in all food service areas, and support catering functions when necessary. This role requires attention to detail, the ability to follow strict health and safety protocols, and effective communication skills in English. Candidates are expected to hold a valid California Driver’s License, with a clean driving record free of major infractions for five years prior to hire, to comply with Kaweah Health’s operational standards.
This position offers a competitive pay range of $20.00 to $30.00 per hour, reflecting the important contributions that Food Services Workers make toward maintaining efficient and safe food service operations integral to patient care and experience. Working at Kaweah Health means being part of a team devoted to excellence in patient services and community health. The role also provides opportunities for personal growth within a supportive environment that values teamwork, professionalism, and a shared commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse patient population.
The role of Food Services Worker at Kaweah Health is a vital position within the 8341 Food & Nutrition Services-West department, designed for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and flexible work schedules. This part-time, benefit-eligible role involves a variety of responsibilities across several functional areas, including dishroom operations, cold food production, patient hosting, cooks helper tasks, and retail food service. Food Services Workers support the hospital’s mission by ensuring quality food service operations that meet rigorous sanitation, safety, and nutritional standards. The position may require working variable shifts of eight hours or less, offering flexibility suited to diverse candidate needs.
Food Services Workers at Kaweah Health have the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of patients and staff by performing essential food preparation and sanitation tasks along with customer service duties in retail settings. They ensure proper handling and delivery of patient meals within prescribed dietary guidelines, maintain cleanliness and safety in all food service areas, and support catering functions when necessary. This role requires attention to detail, the ability to follow strict health and safety protocols, and effective communication skills in English. Candidates are expected to hold a valid California Driver’s License, with a clean driving record free of major infractions for five years prior to hire, to comply with Kaweah Health’s operational standards.
This position offers a competitive pay range of $20.00 to $30.00 per hour, reflecting the important contributions that Food Services Workers make toward maintaining efficient and safe food service operations integral to patient care and experience. Working at Kaweah Health means being part of a team devoted to excellence in patient services and community health. The role also provides opportunities for personal growth within a supportive environment that values teamwork, professionalism, and a shared commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse patient population.
Job Requirements
- valid California drivers license
- no driving infractions for 5 years prior to hire or during employment including DUI suspended or revoked license reckless driving
- ability to read and communicate effectively in English
Job Qualifications
- valid California drivers license
- food service experience preferred
- ability to read and communicate effectively in English
Job Duties
- thoroughly clean cooking implements equipment and serving pieces
- clear dirty trays from cafe and patient carts
- deliver and pick up patient carts to and from units
- sweep and mop floors wash work tables walls and refrigerators
- scrape food from dirty dishes pots and pans and wash them by hand or place them in dishwashing machine
- transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or using hand truck or cart
- clean equipment using appropriate chemicals to ensure sanitary standards
- work on any station of tray line as assigned check tray for accuracy to menu
- move carts loaded with dishes or trays to appropriate areas as needed
- deliver patient trays upon request
- correctly operate dishroom equipment
- check and document dish machine temperatures take appropriate action if temperatures are not within acceptable range
- dispose of garbage according to department standards
- keep all work areas clean and orderly
- assist with catering setup and cleanup as needed
- responsible for food preparation
- taste products read menus estimate food requirements check production and keep records for planning requisition supplies and equipment
- monitor all Food Service areas to ensure foods are properly covered labeled and dated
- visit patients for food selections and preferences ensuring meal selections fit therapeutic diet
- deliver patient trays using appropriate patient identification techniques
- monitor pantry areas record refrigerator temperatures and replenish food supplies according to par levels
- assist with catering assignments including food preparation room setup replenishing and cleanup
- select recipes per menu cycle prepare bakery items receive inventory move and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for special diets
- follow HACCP guidelines and practices when preparing cooking and serving food
- provide excellent customer service take food orders serve and prepare food for hospital food service customers
- operate cash register receive payments make change issue receipts and prepare bank deposits
- set up and stock beverage or other assigned areas
- assemble trays keep conversation to patient information only and utilize food safety and sanitation measures
- stock trayline with appropriate food and supplies
- follow proper dishwashing procedures using appropriate dish racks
- clean and sanitize carts and work areas
- roll silverware
- sweep mop floors in tray make up area
- use correct chemicals and follow safe handling procedures including PPE
- demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care and services appropriate to population served
- perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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