Food Service Worker (On Call) - Mental Health 115

Main Template•Oakland, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker is the staff member that performs tasks that involve assisting in the preparation, assembly and servicing of food within the facility. In addition, the Food Service Worker ensures that the facility’s dietary and dining room areas are clean and meet sanitary regulations at all times. Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals with complex needs in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. Gladman is licensed as a 40-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) providing sub-acute psychiatric treatment to adults 18 and older.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience working in the field of food service is preferred.
A willingness to perform such tasks on a continuous basis and to maintain the specified flow of work is essential.
Ability to read and speak English in order to follow written and verbal directions.
Good communication skills and a desire to work with mentally impaired adults are crucial.
Applicant must be finger printed and receive clearance from Criminal Justice Department.

Responsibilities

Loads and tends the dish washing machine
Hand washes non-machine equipment
Assembles prepared food
Delivers and stores clean dishes, pots and utensils in the appropriate area
Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts
Delivers food to client service areas
Assists in serving meals to clients in the cafeteria
Obtains necessary supplies from food storage, the refrigerator and the freezer
Stocks food supplies and food preparation equipment in storage areas
Performs assigned cleaning tasks
Demonstrates knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART) principles and uses PART concepts to manage aggressive behavior.
Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements as necessary.
Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
Practices universal precautions at all times.
Acts in a professional manner, always demonstrating respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.
Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.
Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance.
Attends all assigned in-service education classes.
Always dresses appropriately and professionally.