Job Description

Under direct supervision, performs routine food preparation, tray assembly, serving duties & delivery according to prescribed production schedules & established procedures. Responsible for maintaining sanitation of food service work areas and/or food service stations.

Essential Functions:

• Upholds KP\'s Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, & applicable state, federal & local laws.
• Assembles all food & non-food items for patient trays, cafeteria and/or catering services.
• Delivers food carts w/patient meals/catered meals & nourishment to appropriate pantries & meeting rooms.
• Collects soiled meal dishes after meal services & returns them to dish room.

- Ensures quality & appearance of all food & non-food items, ensures proper storage of food & non- food items following Hazard Analysis Critical Control Policy (HACCP) guidelines.

• Cleans, sanitizes & maintains all dishes, food delivery carts, equipment, work areas, & pantry food stations.
• Maintains proper stock levels in own work area including taking & filing of inventory & disposal of outdated foods.
• Utilizes effective communications including telephone conversations w/ patient\'s, doctors, & members, vendors, staff, & co-workers.
• Collects & maintains written information including logs, menus, slips, charts, forms, requisitions, filing & scheduling activities.
• May provide training & orientation.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

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  N/A.

Education

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  HS Diploma/GED and/or equivalent experience.

License, Certification, Registration

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  N/A.

Additional Requirements:

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  Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.

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  Ability to lift or move by other means items weighing up to 50lbs, carry items weighing 25lbs or more and push/pull carts weighing 100lbs or more.

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Two (2) years in a food service establishment (hospital, school cafeteria, nursing home restaurant), preferred.

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  Ability to demonstrate knowledge of hospital food service operations preferred.

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  Hospital / institutional food services experiences preferred.

Notes:

• External candidate must have a current food handler\'s card.
• P/T 20 position assigned with pre-determined schedule; eligible to pick up additional hours.
• Must work alternating weekends.
• This is a part time position, days and hours may vary.

PrimaryLocation : California,Downey,Downey Medical Center
HoursPerWeek : 24
Shift : Evening
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
WorkingHoursStart : 04:00 PM
WorkingHoursEnd : 09:00 PM
Job Schedule : Part-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level : Entry Level
Job Category : Dietitians & Nutrition Services
Department : Downey Medical Center - Food Preparation - 0801
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.