Food Service Worker - Lincoln Regional Center
About The Position
Lincoln Regional Center (LRC) is a 24-hour, state-operated psychiatric hospital providing specialized inpatient treatment and recovery-focused services for adults experiencing serious mental health conditions. The Food Service Worker helps operate the kitchen and cafeteria by preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and following food safety standards. The role requires independently managing daily kitchen operations during an assigned shift, while also working collaboratively with a healthcare food service team and with minimal supervision. Two schedules are available: Wednesday through Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or Wednesday through Sunday, 4:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Both schedules have Monday and Tuesday off. Starting pay is $18.478 per hour, plus a $3.00-per-hour facility differential and a shift differential for eligible evening hours.
Requirements
- Coursework, training, and/or experience in food preparation, baking, and/or kitchen operations in the food service industry or a related field.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to stand for four hours and lift up to 40 pounds.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- Knowledge of commercial and institutional kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and meal production.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and safe food handling practices.
- Knowledge of preparation methods for meats, vegetables, soups, salads, baked goods, and special diets.
- Knowledge of the operation, cleaning, and maintenance of commercial kitchen equipment.
- Ability to independently prepare and cook meals and manage daily kitchen responsibilities.
- Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and operate kitchen equipment safely, including sharp, hot, and heavy equipment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a healthcare food service team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an institutional kitchen, such as a hospital, behavioral health facility, long-term care facility, school, correctional facility, or other large-scale food service operation.
- Experience independently preparing and cooking meals in a commercial kitchen.
- Experience with food safety, sanitation practices, special diets, and maintaining efficient kitchen operations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and serve meals, including meals for special diets.
- Independently manage daily kitchen operations during assigned shifts.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
- Wash dishes, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
- Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
- Follow recipes, menus, production schedules, and special diet requirements.
- Store, organize, and handle food supplies properly.
- Work collaboratively with patients, coworkers, and supervisors while handling responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with additional facility and shift differentials.
- Retirement plan with a 156% match on the first 4.8% contributed.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Vacation and sick leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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