Culinary Worker - Dietary - Per Diem

Culinary Worker - Dietary - Per Diem

SUMMARY: Works under the supervision of the Department Supervisors. Obtains soiled dishes from patient units. Fills ice and dish machine in cafeteria. Washes waste receptacle lids. Pre-soaks any soiled dishes and/or utensils. Delivers patient food trays to designated nursing wings. Washes all dishes and utensils and places in them in proper storage area. Cleans and disinfects patient food carts. Obtains soiled dishes, utensils, and trays from cafeteria. Cleans garbage disposal and dish machine. Sweeps floor in dish room area. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time, either verbally or in writing, as the job necessitates.

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum six (6) months previous kitchen experience in acute healthcare facility, or a minimum six (6) months previous work experience preferred. Serve Safe Certification or Food Handlers permit preferred. Must be able to read, write legibly, understand, and follow oral and written English instruction. Should possess ability to serve in quantity and proper portion control. Must have knowledge of use and care of equipment and utensils. Good customer relations skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with other food service personnel, hospital employees, physicians, and the public, and work independently using good judgement and common sense. Must have food safety knowledge in handling food. Bilingual skills preferred and basic computer skills.

POSITION DETAILS: Per diem position. Varied shifts - Must be available to work all shifts, weekends and holidays.

LOCATION: Madera, CA