Food Service Worker - 6378-1 - Simi Valley, CA

The hiring establishment is a healthcare organization that operates within a hospital setting, focusing on providing high-quality dietary services to patients and customers. This organization emphasizes adherence to established hospital and departmental policies, legal requirements, safety standards, and patient rights, ensuring a safe and efficient environment within its food service operations. The company values quality assessment and infection control programs, maintaining a sterile and health-conscious environment critical to healthcare facilities. The role offered is a Food Service Worker position, which is essential in supporting the dietary manager and the food service team to deliver exceptional food service and customer satisfaction within the hospital and cafeteria settings. As a Food Service Worker, the incumbent is responsible for various tasks that contribute to the smooth operation of the kitchen and dietary office. The role requires meticulous attention to detail in checking supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to hygiene standards. The worker will assist in preparing, dishing, and serving food for the cafeteria and catering services, ensuring food quality and safety. This position also involves equipment maintenance, cleaning duties, and occasionally handling front-line customer interactions in the retail food service area, including cashier responsibilities. The role demands flexibility in working at different assignments throughout the day, cross-training in various food service functions, and a proactive approach towards maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The Food Service Worker role is critical in a fast-paced healthcare setting where patient satisfaction and diet-specific food services are priority areas. The position requires adherence to food safety practices and hospital regulations to minimize risks and ensure patients receive the proper meals according to their prescribed diets. The worker also plays a role in inventory management by checking and transporting supplies and keeping accurate records of sanitation and equipment maintenance. This meticulousness helps maintain operational efficiency and compliance with health regulations. This position offers an hourly salary ranging from $24.00 to $27.50, reflecting the importance of the role within the healthcare food service sector. The organization promotes a collaborative environment where staff are expected to uphold high standards of hygiene and customer service, making this role suitable for a motivated self-starter who thrives in a dynamic and multi-tasking environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate a "clean as you go" attitude, essential for maintaining the high standards expected in healthcare food service operations.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year food service experience preferred
• Must successfully complete and maintain LA County Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment