Full Time Food Service Worker - Mental Health 115

Telecare Corporation•Oakland, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Gladman is a licensed 40-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center providing sub-acute psychiatric treatment to adults age 18 and older. The Food Service Worker assists with preparing, assembling, and serving food at the facility and keeps dietary and dining-room areas clean and in compliance with sanitary regulations. This is a full-time PM-shift position, working 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The schedule alternates: Week 1 is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday; Week 2 is Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Expected starting pay is $23.00. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and requires union membership upon hire. Pay ranges vary by geographic location, and starting pay may reflect relevant experience above the minimum requirements. The role involves routine food-service tasks, including dishwashing, food assembly, assisting with salads and desserts, delivering and serving meals, stocking supplies, and cleaning. The worker participates as a team member, follows safety and sanitation practices, uses equipment appropriately, and interacts professionally with clients, families, coworkers, and the community. Physical requirements are detailed in the job posting’s attached position requirements.

Requirements

Ability to read and speak English to follow written and verbal directions.
Willingness to perform repetitive tasks continuously and maintain the specified workflow.
Good communication skills and a desire to work with mentally impaired adults.
Must be fingerprinted and receive clearance from the Criminal Justice Department.
Meet the physical requirements described in the position physical requirements attachment.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in interactions with clients, the public, and staff.
Perform food-service tasks correctly and according to policies and procedures.
Load and tend the dishwashing machine and hand-wash equipment that cannot be machine-washed.
Assemble prepared food and assist in preparing salads and desserts.
Deliver and store clean dishes, pots, and utensils in appropriate areas.
Deliver food to client service areas and assist with serving meals in the cafeteria.
Obtain necessary supplies from food storage, refrigerators, and freezers; stock food supplies and food-preparation equipment in storage areas.
Perform assigned cleaning tasks and keep dietary and dining areas clean and sanitary.
Participate as a team member by reporting observations and concerns and asking appropriate questions.
Apply Professional Assault Response Training (PART) concepts to manage aggressive behavior.
Use equipment and supplies properly and demonstrate safety practices and universal precautions.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and contribute to group morale.
Complete assigned tasks and follow through by expected deadlines.
Follow attendance policies, attend assigned in-service education classes, and dress appropriately and professionally.
Represent Telecare professionally and respectfully in interactions with clients, families, governmental agencies, and the community.