Food Service Worker at Valley Presbyterian in Van Nuys, California

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:  

• Under supervision of the Dietary Manager, the Food Service Worker is responsible for a variety of tasks within the kitchen and the dietary office that lead to a high level of patient and customer satisfaction. 

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year food service experience preferred. , work in a fast paced multi tasking environment a plus. The top candidate will be a self starter with a clean as you go mentality. Experience in patient food service and patient diets a plus.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATION:

• Must successfully complete and maintain LA County Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ( These are the essential job functions for this position. The essential functions of this job include, but may not be limited to those listed in this job description. Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others) :

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  Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, Infection Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environment control standards and Patient’s Bill of Rights.

  
  


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  Check supplies needed for tray line.

  
  


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  Check daily assignment for area that you will be working.

  
  


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  Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies. Documents maintenance and repairs.

  
  


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  Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

  
  


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  Keep record of areas that have been cleaned and turn in at the office at the end of the day

  
  


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  Keep the kitchen, cafeteria clean by emptying all the trash as needed

   SERVICE-LINE DUTIES :

  
  


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  Prepare, dish and serve foods for  cafeteria and /or catering

  
  


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  Participates in cross-training activities, were applicable.

  
  


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  Clean and store dishes and equipment; maintain clean and neat work area

  
  


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  Operates dishwashing, slicer, blender and other mechanical equipment,( will train)

  
  


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  May be required to work at different assignment during the day

  
  


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  Transports and stores supplies, stock

  
  


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  Cleans the kitchen areas and  utensils.

  
  


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   Answer telephone ( diet office only)

  
  


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  Cashier( only if working in retail area, training is provided)

  
  


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  Set up and breakdown of specific food areas within the retail setting

  
  


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  Any other tasks assigned by the retail manager

  
  

Salary Range: $23.00 to $27.50