MED CTR FOOD SVC WORKER - Culinary and Nutrition - Fountain Valley - FT Days

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise affiliated with the University of California, Irvine, serving as the only academic health system located in Orange County, California. It encompasses the UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed acute care hospital, along with four community network hospitals and affiliated physicians spanning Orange and Los Angeles counties. Additionally, UCI Health operates outpatient ambulatory care centers throughout the region to provide comprehensive patient care. Recognized nationally, UCI Medical Center has been listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. It offers specialized tertiary and quaternary care services and is the sole provider in Orange County to house a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. The facility also features a high-risk perinatal and neonatal program, is an American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, operates a gold level 1 geriatric emergency department, and functions as a regional burn center. Serving a diverse population nearing 4 million across Orange County, western Riverside County, and southeastern Los Angeles County, UCI Health combines world-class research, medical education, and patient-centered care in its mission to improve community health. To learn more about their broad services and commitment, individuals can visit www.ucihealth.org.

This specific opening is for the role of Medical Center Food Service Worker at UCI Health. The position plays a crucial role in supporting the clinical and hospital environment by ensuring that food service operations run efficiently and meet quality standards. This job involves performing a variety of tasks essential to the daily operations within the food service department, contributing directly to patient satisfaction and the overall healthcare experience. The successful candidate will bring a blend of customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across different teams within the health system. Communication skills are vital as this position requires interaction with patients, visitors, and medical staff to ensure food-related services meet their needs accurately and promptly. UCI Health prioritizes a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment; thus, employees must adhere to rigorous safety, legal, and policy guidelines including background checks, vaccination requirements, and a drug-free workplace. Aside from playing a vital support role in hospital operations, this position offers the chance to work in a prestigious health institution with extensive benefits such as medical coverage, retirement plans, and paid leave. The role requires candidates to bring an appropriate pace to workload management and maintain effective working relationships within the Health System. This position is well-suited for individuals who are motivated to contribute to a high-quality patient care environment while growing their skills in a structured, supportive academic medical center setting. The University of California, Irvine is committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities, fostering an equitable and welcoming workplace for all staff. Employment is contingent upon meeting defined conditions including legal work authorization in the United States.