Food Service Worker II - Temporary

Kern Medical • Bakersfield, CA

13d • $19 - $26

About The Position

Kern Medical is hiring a temporary Food Service Worker II in Nutrition. This is the experienced-level classification in the Food Service Worker series, working under the direction of the Food Service Director in the operation and maintenance of an institutional kitchen. The position performs food preparation and service, kitchen sanitation, dishwashing, cafeteria serving-line duties, and patient tray service. Extra-help employment is limited to up to nine months. Health benefits coverage may be offered, and shift differentials vary by classification.

Requirements

• One year of experience as a Food Service Worker I, or two years of experience performing similar tasks in an institutional kitchen.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods for kitchen tools, utensils, and equipment.
• Knowledge of food preparation, including measurements and ingredients, and basic food-handling techniques.
• Knowledge of common kitchen tools and utensils, sanitation, general safety, and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to maintain a clean work area and perform general cleaning tasks, including sweeping and mopping floors and cleaning grills, sinks, and dining room tables.
• Ability to clean kitchen tools, utensils, and equipment; prepare and serve simple foods; read and follow a recipe; and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to develop and maintain good customer relations and observe personal cleanliness and neatness guidelines.
• A background check may be required.
• If duties require driving a personal vehicle, a current valid California driver’s license and compliance with the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy are required.
• If duties require driving a vehicle owned, leased, or rented by Kern Medical, a current valid California driver’s license, signed authorization for release of driver record information, and compliance with the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy are required.
• Employees are designated Disaster Service Workers and must remain at work or report to work in a safe and practicable manner in the event of a disaster or civil disorder.

Responsibilities

• Operate food-service equipment, including a cash register.
• Operate and clean the dishwashing machine; load and unload dishes.
• Operate and clean food and beverage dispensing machines.
• Clean kitchen tools and utensils; wash and dry pots and pans.
• Maintain a clean work area; sweep and mop floors.
• Clean the grill area, sinks, and dining room tables.
• Place food, drinks, and condiments on patient food trays.
• Deliver, serve, and collect patient food trays.
• Assemble, stock, disassemble, and clean the cafeteria serving line.
• Prepare and serve simple foods and beverages.
• Assemble and replenish condiments.
• Verify patients’ names and menu information.
• Perform patient counts.
• Weigh and measure dry goods.
• Prepare formulas and nourishment for therapeutic diets.
• Unpack and store supplies.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Benefits

• Health benefits coverage may be offered.
• Shift differentials vary by classification.
• Additional compensation may be available through differentials, incentives, and bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed