Food Service Worker (On Call)- Mental Health 103

Main Template•San Leandro, CA

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 within the facility and keeps dietary and dining-room areas clean and compliant with sanitary regulations. This is an on-call position with shifts and days varying according to need. The expected starting wage is $23.00. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is subject to union membership requirements upon hire. Telecare applies geographic differentials to pay ranges; the range assigned depends on the location where the role is performed. Starting pay may reflect relevant experience above the minimum requirements. The role requires completing food-service tasks correctly and consistently, cooperating with the team, using equipment and supplies properly, following safety practices and universal precautions, and maintaining professional conduct with residents, coworkers, families, agencies, and the community. The employee attends assigned in-service education and follows attendance policies. Duties may be added, removed, or changed at management’s discretion. 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.
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, sign under penalty of perjury that there has been no conviction of any crime other than minor traffic offenses, and receive Department of Justice clearance.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation, assembly, and service of food.
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.
Deliver and store clean dishes, pots, and utensils in the appropriate areas.
Assist with preparing salads and desserts.
Deliver food to resident service areas and assist with serving meals in the cafeteria.
Obtain supplies from food storage areas, the refrigerator, and the freezer.
Stock food supplies and food-preparation equipment in storage areas.
Perform assigned cleaning tasks.
Report observations and concerns, ask appropriate questions, and contribute as a team member.
Use equipment and supplies properly and follow safety practices and universal precautions.
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 residents, families, governmental agencies, coworkers, and the community.