Per Diem Dietary Aide- Acute Rehab - Days

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks a Senior Food Service Associate to join the team at the new Irvine Acute Rehab Hospital, a joint venture between UCI Health and LifePoint. Reporting to the Food Services Manager, this position will perform various food service tasks including meal assembly, service and delivery, catering, dishwashing, sanitation, and assisting in training new associates.

About the role

Reporting to the Food Services Manager and working within the kitchen, cafeteria, dishroom, and/or patient services, the Senior Food Service Associate will:

• Perform a variety of food service tasks in the areas of meal assembly, service and delivery, catering, dishwashing, sanitation, and safety.
• Assist in training of new Food Service Workers.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Prepare and assemble meals according to recipes and guidelines.
• Service and deliver meals to patients, guests, and staff.
• Cater events and special occasions as needed.
• Wash, sanitize, and dry dishes and utensils.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Participate in ongoing training and development programs.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years prior skilled food preparation/service experience.
• Knowledge and practice of kitchen sanitary control techniques.
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years prior skilled food preparation/service experience.
• Knowledge and practice of kitchen sanitary control techniques.
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Skills

Desired skills:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in food preparation and service.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

UCI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a variety of discounts and perks. For more information, please visit UCI's benefits page.

Conditions of Employment

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following conditions:

• Background check and Live Scan.
• No history of employment misconduct.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Compliance with UCI's vaccination policies.
• Adherence to UCI's smoking and tobacco policy.
• Compliance with UCI's drug-free environment policy.
• Misconduct disclosure requirement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities.