Food Service Worker (On Call)- Mental Health 103

Telecare Corporation•San Leandro, CA

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About The Position

Villa Fairmont MHRC is a 96-bed licensed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center serving adults ages 18–65. The Food Service Worker assists with preparing, assembling, and serving food at the facility and keeps dietary and dining areas clean and compliant with sanitary regulations. This is an on-call position with shifts and days varying as needed. The expected starting wage is $23.00; the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and requires union membership upon hire. Pay is adjusted based on geographic location and relevant experience above the minimum requirements. The role involves routine food-service and cleaning duties, including dishwashing, preparing salads and desserts, assembling and delivering meals, serving residents, and stocking and storing supplies. The Food Service Worker works cooperatively with colleagues, follows facility policies and safety practices, attends assigned in-service education, and interacts respectfully with residents, families, governmental agencies, and the community. The position reports to the Dietary Supervisor, or to the Cook when the Dietary Supervisor is absent.

Requirements

Ability to read and speak English to follow written and verbal directions.
Good communication skills.
Willingness to perform repetitive tasks continuously and maintain the specified flow of work.
Desire to work with adults with mental impairments.
Must be fingerprinted, sign under penalty of perjury that there has been no conviction of any crime other than minor traffic offenses, and obtain Department of Justice clearance.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, assembly, and service.
Keep dietary and dining-room areas clean and compliant with sanitary regulations.
Load and tend the dishwashing machine and hand-wash equipment that cannot be machine-washed.
Assemble prepared food and assist with preparing salads and desserts.
Deliver and store clean dishes, pots, and utensils in appropriate areas.
Deliver food to resident service areas and assist with serving meals in the cafeteria.
Obtain supplies from food storage areas, refrigerators, and freezers; stock food and preparation equipment in storage areas.
Perform assigned cleaning tasks.
Follow policies and procedures and complete assigned tasks by expected deadlines.
Participate as a team member by reporting observations and concerns and asking appropriate questions.
Use equipment and supplies properly and demonstrate safety practices, including universal precautions.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and interact professionally and respectfully with residents, families, governmental agencies, colleagues, and the community.
Follow attendance policies, attend assigned in-service education classes, and dress appropriately and professionally.