Senior Food Service Worker - Nutrition Services - Temporary - Full Time - Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred

This is the “specialty diets” experienced level classification in the Food Service Worker series.  This classification works under the direction of the Food Service Director in the operation and maintenance of an institution kitchen, overseeing tray line set up and maintenance of patient dietary orders.

In accordance with established policies and procedures and in accordance with federal, state, regulatory requirements and hospital health and safety regulations:

• Maintains patient diet orders in Kardex;
• Updates and maintains high risk food trays;
• Maintains and oversees tray line for flow and set-up;
• Supports Food Service Workers;
• Audits Units Kitchen;
• Reviews floor stock;
• Prepares snack prep and delivery.

• Maintains Food Service Worker cleaning logs;
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

• High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred;
• Two (2) years of experience performing similar or equivalent tasks;

• Basic food handling techniques; common kitchen tools and utensils;
• Sanitation and general safety;
• Proper English grammar and spelling;
• Specialty diets (NDD, Consistent Carb)

• Maintain a clean work area and perform general cleaning tasks, such as sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning grill area, sinks and dining tables; clean kitchen tools, utensils and equipment;
• Perform service recovery
• Prepare and service simple foods;
• Read and follow a recipe;
• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Develop and perform basic math computations;
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with patients, the public and co-workers;
• Stand and walk for long periods of time;
• Push/Pull up to 20 pounds;
• Reach overhead, twist and bend frequently;
• Organize and accomplish tasks in a fast pace environment.

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs.

A background check may be required for this classification.

All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner.

If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.