Food Service Worker - CCC

Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Lompoc, CAJob$18.76–22.86/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation

$18.76–22.86/hr

Location

Lompoc, CA

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

Lompoc Valley Medical Center is hiring a Food Service Worker - CCC. The Food Service Worker at Lompoc Valley Medical Center supports patient meals under the supervision of the Director of Food and Nutrition, Registered Dietitian, Food Production Supervisor and Cooks. The role involves following assigned position duties, handling tray setup, food storage, equipment operation, temperature logging, sanitation, and assisting with food preparation while maintaining professionalism and adhering to safety standards.

Key focus areas include Follow job outline of assigned position., Answer phones, take diet changes and relay information., and Set up trays with utensils, condiments and diet cards..

Important skills include Work Under Stress and Work Under Tight Deadlines. Preferred (not required): Support District Mission And Values, Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism, and Courtesy.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Work Under StressWork Under Tight DeadlinesSupport District Mission and ValuesDemonstrate RespectProfessionalismCourtesyC-I-CARE PrinciplesPerformance Improvement ActivitiesProfessional DevelopmentFollow Job OutlineAnswer PhonesRelay InformationSet Up TraysSet Out FoodAssist With Food StorageOperate Kitchen EquipmentTake TemperaturesFill Out LogsUse Correct ErgonomicsAssist With Food PreparationServe Correct Portion SizesPerform Daily CleaningSanitary Food PracticesAssist Other WorkersServe on Tray LineTrain New EmployeesCheck in DeliveriesAttend in Service Training ProgramsAttend Departmental MeetingsComply With Departmental Standards for DressComply With Personal Hygiene StandardsComply With Safety PoliciesStand for Prolonged PeriodsSquatGrip and GraspBe SupervisedWork as a TeamPositive Personal InteractionsRead InformationUnderstand InformationApply InformationUnderstand Oral InstructionsCarry Out Oral InstructionsUnderstand Written InstructionsCarry Out Written InstructionsCommunicate Effectively OrallyCommunicate Effectively in WritingInteract Well With Patients

Qualifications

High School DiplomaWillingness to Work Weekends and HolidaysWillingness to Work Overtime

Full job description

Salary Range: $18.76 - $22.86

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Food and Nutrition, Registered Dietitian, Food Production Supervisor and Cooks the employee is responsible for patient meals.
Food service workers are assigned one of three positions: Dishwasher (#4, #8), Diet Aide (#5, #9), Utility (#3, #7)
Must work well under stress or tight deadlines.

District Responsibility:

Support of the District Mission and Values
Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as outlined in the LVMC “Commitment to Care”.
Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.
Performance Improvement Activities
Professional Development

Position Duties/Responsibility:

Follows job outline of assigned position.
Answers phones, takes diet changes and request for late trays, and relays information as needed.
Sets up trays with utensils, condiments and diet cards.
Sets out food requested by Cook.
Assists with food storage of both arriving and leftover items.
Operates all kitchen equipment following prescribed procedures.
Takes temperatures and ensures that all logs are filled out on a daily basis.
Uses correct ergonomics with all dietary equipment.
Assists with food preparation, performing individual steps with the direction from supervising staff.
Serves correct portion sizes according to the menu.
Performs and completes daily cleaning assignments according to cleaning chart.
Be aware when having food in the DANGER ZONE too long (not over 4 hours)
Uses sanitary food practices.
Assists other workers as needed.
Serves on tray line.
Trains new employees
Checks in deliveries
Other duties assigned by supervising staff.
Attends in service training programs and departmental meetings.
Complies with departmental standards for dress, personal hygiene, and safety policies.

Essential Functions:

The ability to stand for prolong periods of time.
The ability to bend, kneel and squat.
The ability to grip and grasp.
The ability to be supervised.
The ability to work as a Team.
The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients/residents and visitors.
Willingness to work weekends and holidays, as assigned.
Willingness to work overtime, as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma preferred, but not required.
Certifications: None required.
Skills/Ability:

Read, understand and apply information.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Interact well with all patients and staff.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Understand and perform basic mathematics.
Measure and weigh portion sizes.
Organize work and work area in an orderly manner.
Plan and prioritize duties.
Work under pressure.
Adapt to change and learn new duties easily.
Perform heavy cleaning tasks

LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.

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