Food Service Worker - Kitchen

About The Position

The County of Riverside – Riverside University Health System (RUHS) – Medical Center department seeks a Food Service Worker to join their Kitchen Team. The ideal candidate would demonstrate reliability, flexibility with scheduling, punctuality, a genuine interest in the Foodservice position as a long-term opportunity, and the ability to maintain consistent communication.

Under supervision, performs routine tasks related to the preparation and serving of food; cleans kitchen areas; washes and cleans utensils and equipment; performs other related duties as required.

The Food Service Worker is the entry-level classification in the Food Service Worker series and reports to a Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor. Incumbents receive initial training in the techniques and procedures essential to the classification's duties, performing work within a prescribed routine under the guidance of Senior Food Service Workers and Food and Nutrition Services Supervisors.

The Food Service Worker is distinguished from the Senior Food Service Worker in that the latter either performs the more skilled duties involved in the preparation and serving of food or serves in a lead worker capacity.

Work Schedule: Will be discussed during the interview. Tentative 5/40

• Shift hours vary but mostly late shifts (for example - shift hours can be 11:30am to 8:00pm or 12:30pm to 9:00 pm and occasionally 4:30am to 1:00pm or 6:00am to 2:30 pm).
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; off days will vary during the week.

Meet the Team! RUHS-Med Center Website

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Load carts for serving in various units; push loaded food carts from kitchen to patient units, returning carts to kitchen.
• Serve guests in the Cafeteria or Coffee Shop; utilize cash register for sales.
• Pick up dirty trays, dishes, glasses, and eating utensils in various units.
• Help cooks and bakers keep area clean; clean serving areas and tables; assist in setting up and serving special dinners; fill condiment containers.
• Scrape and rinse dishes; load dishwasher and operate dishwashing machine; wash dishes, carts, pots, pans, and equipment.
• Assist in unloading, lifting and carrying foodstuffs from trucks and warehouse, placing items in designated areas.
• May assist Senior Food Service Workers in performing the more skilled duties (e.g., setting up tray line and serve on tray line); prepare trays for serving to patients.
• Maintain simple records; take and record food temperatures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.

Experience: None required.

Must possess valid Food Handler's Card issued by County of Riverside.

Ability to: Read, write and follow oral and written instructions in English; maintain simple records and perform basic mathematical calculations; lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects; maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients and others.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This classification's rate of pay will be set in accordance with California Senate Bill 525 requirements for applicable departments.

For further information regarding this posting, contact the recruiter: Anay Sanchez at [email protected] or call 951-955-5893. Due to the high volume of calls, please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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