Full Time Food Service Worker - Mental Health 115

LC0115-Gladman MHRC•Oakland, CA

10h

About The Position

The Food Service Worker assists with preparing, assembling, and serving food at Gladman, a 40-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center providing sub-acute psychiatric treatment to adults 18 and older. The role also keeps dietary and dining room areas clean and compliant with sanitary regulations. This is a full-time PM position with shifts from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday during Week 1, and Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during Week 2. The expected starting wage is $23.00. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and subject to union membership requirements upon hire. Pay ranges may vary by geographic location, and starting pay may reflect relevant experience above the minimum requirements. The Food Service Worker performs food-service and cleaning tasks according to policies and procedures, works cooperatively with staff, follows safety practices and universal precautions, and attends assigned in-service education classes. The position requires fingerprinting and clearance from the Criminal Justice Department. Duties and responsibilities may be changed at management’s discretion.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to perform repetitive tasks continuously while maintaining the specified workflow.
Ability to read and speak English to follow written and verbal directions.
Good communication skills.
Desire to work with mentally impaired adults.
Must be fingerprinted and receive clearance from the Criminal Justice Department.

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 non-machine equipment.
Assemble prepared food; assist with preparing salads and desserts; and deliver food to client service areas.
Deliver and store clean dishes, pots, and utensils in their designated areas.
Assist with serving meals to clients in the cafeteria.
Obtain necessary supplies from food storage, the refrigerator, and the freezer, and stock food supplies and preparation equipment in storage areas.
Perform assigned cleaning tasks and keep dietary and dining room areas sanitary.
Participate as a team member by reporting observations and concerns and asking appropriate questions.
Demonstrate knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) principles and use PART concepts to manage aggressive behavior.
Use equipment and supplies properly and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with team members and contribute to group morale.
Focus on assigned tasks and seek and implement improvements as necessary.
Follow the safety program and practice universal precautions at all times.
Interact professionally and respectfully with clients, families, governmental agencies, and the community.
Complete assignments and follow through within expected deadlines.
Follow attendance-related policies and demonstrate reliability.
Attend assigned in-service education classes and dress appropriately and professionally.