Senior Food Service Worker, MC- Culinary and Nutrition Orange- PT Night Shift 20 hrs

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and stands as the sole academic health system based in Orange County. This prominent institution is anchored by its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed acute care hospital located in Orange, California. Beyond the central hospital, UCI Health includes four additional hospitals and affiliated physicians within the UCI Health Community Network, spanning Orange and Los Angeles counties. The system also encompasses numerous ambulatory care centers distributed across the region. Renowned for its excellence, UCI Medical Center has been consistently listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. It delivers tertiary and quaternary care specialty services and hosts distinguished centers such as Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, a high-risk perinatal/neonatal program, an American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, a gold level 1 geriatric emergency department, and a regional burn center. This extensive network serves a diverse population of nearly 4 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County, and southeastern Los Angeles County. For more insight into UCI Health’s wide range of healthcare services and its commitment to quality patient care, visit www.ucihealth.org.

The role of Senior Food Service Associate at UCI Health is an essential position within the institution’s food services department. Reporting directly to the Food Services Manager, this role operates across various settings including the kitchen, cafeteria, dishroom, and patient services. The Senior Food Service Associate’s duties encompass a broad spectrum of responsibilities critical to the preparation, assembly, service, and delivery of meals within the healthcare setting. This role also extends to catering services, dishwashing, sanitation, and safety protocols, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and safety are met at all times. Furthermore, the position includes assisting in training new Food Service Workers, which is vital for maintaining a cohesive and efficient team. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of three years of skilled food preparation and service experience and demonstrate solid knowledge of kitchen sanitary controls. This role requires the ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate the round-the-clock nature of hospital services. Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal, are essential for following instructions and collaborating successfully within the team. The Senior Food Service Associate plays a pivotal role in maintaining smooth food service operations that directly impact patient satisfaction and overall hospital functioning. This position offers an opportunity for individuals passionate about food service and healthcare to contribute meaningfully to a respected academic health system with a strong commitment to community well-being and excellence in medical care.