Food Service Worker - Nutrition Services

County of Riverside • Moreno Valley, CA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The County of Riverside's Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC) is seeking an entry-level Food Service Worker to join its Nutrition Services team in Moreno Valley. Under general supervision, the worker performs routine tasks related to preparing and serving food to patients and employees, cleaning kitchen areas, and washing utensils and equipment. The position receives initial training and performs work within prescribed routines, with guidance from Senior Food Service Workers and Food and Nutrition Services Supervisors. It differs from the Senior Food Service Worker role, which involves more skilled food preparation and service duties or lead-worker responsibilities.

The schedule is 5/40, with work every weekend and two weekdays off. Shifts are mostly late (11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. or 12:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.), with some morning shifts as needed (4:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. or 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.). The schedule may change based on operational needs. A valid Riverside County Food Handler's Card or Food Safety Manager certification is required.

RUHS Medical Center is a 439-bed medical center in Moreno Valley, with a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and Riverside County's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. It serves the region through healthcare and medical education.

Requirements

• High school graduation or a satisfactory score on a GED test.
• Valid Food Handler's Card issued by the County of Riverside or Food Safety Manager certification.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to maintain simple records and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients, and others.

Responsibilities

• Load food carts, push them from the kitchen to patient units, and return the carts to the kitchen.
• Serve guests in the cafeteria or coffee shop and use a cash register for sales.
• Collect dirty trays, dishes, glasses, and eating utensils from various units.
• Help cooks and bakers keep work areas clean; clean serving areas and tables; assist with special dinners; and fill condiment containers.
• Scrape and rinse dishes, load and operate the dishwasher, and wash dishes, carts, pots, pans, and equipment.
• Assist with unloading, lifting, and carrying foodstuffs from trucks and the warehouse and placing items in designated areas.
• Assist Senior Food Service Workers with more skilled duties, including setting up a tray line, serving on the tray line, and preparing patient trays.
• Maintain simple records and take and record food temperatures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED