Prin Food Service Worker, Float- Culinary and Nutrition Float- PT Variable Shift 28 hrs

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and is the only academic health system based in Orange County. This prestigious health system includes its main campus, UCI Medical Center, which is a 459-bed acute care hospital located in Orange, California. In addition to the main medical center, UCI Health encompasses four hospitals and affiliated physicians in the UCI Health Community Network spanning Orange and Los Angeles counties, as well as various ambulatory care centers across the region. UCI Medical Center is recognized nationally for its excellence and has been named amongst America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. The medical center provides advanced tertiary and quaternary care services and hosts Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. Further specialized services include a high-risk perinatal/neonatal program, an American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult trauma center, Level II pediatric trauma center, a gold level 1 geriatric emergency department, and a regional burn center. UCI Health serves a vast population of nearly 4 million people covering Orange County, western Riverside County, and southeastern Los Angeles County, playing an essential role in the health and wellbeing of this diverse community. More information about UCI Health is available at www.ucihealth.org.

The position of Pr. Food Service Worker at UCI Health plays a vital leadership role within the Nutrition Services team. Reporting directly to the Food Services Manager, this role is responsible for overseeing and directing daily workflow in specific Nutrition Services areas, including kitchen operations, cafeteria management, and patient service areas. As a lead worker, the incumbent prioritizes tasks to ensure efficient service delivery and exceptional customer care. The role also involves handling cashiering duties, where accuracy in managing cash transactions is crucial alongside fostering positive customer relations during assigned shifts. The Pr. Food Service Worker is tasked with ensuring adequate staffing and resolving operational problems to uphold high standards in sanitation and overall customer service. Additionally, this position supports the ongoing development of team members through training and orientation of new Food Service Workers. Duties also include assembling and delivering patient meal trays, preparing special dietary orders tailored to patient needs, and occasionally mixing dietary supplements under direction. The role requires flexibility to work in different locations within the facility and adhere to various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. The Pr. Food Service Worker position at UCI Health offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the health and recovery of patients by ensuring quality food service in a respected academic health system environment. Furthermore, the role requires compliance with stringent policies such as FBI fingerprinting for cash handling, bonding for cashier functions, and mandates a professional attitude towards maintaining safety, health, and regulatory standards. This position is well suited for candidates passionate about healthcare food services, leadership in fast-paced environments, and delivering outstanding service to patients and customers alike.