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

About the role

Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred;
• Two (2) years of experience performing similar or equivalent tasks;
• Knowledge Of Basic food handling techniques;
• Common kitchen tools and utensils;
• Sanitation and general safety;
• Proper English grammar and spelling;
• Specialty diets (NDD, Consistent Carb)

Qualifications

• Ability To 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;
• 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.

Skills

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs.

Benefits

Health Benefits coverage may be offered.

Pay

The estimated pay for this position is $19.8853 to $26.7242. This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses.

Schedule

Extra-help employment has a limited term (up to 9 months).