Food Service Worker I, California

Our Client, a Cancer Center company, is looking for a Food Service Worker I for their Duarte, CA location.

 

Responsibilities:

May assist in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods, and the proper storage of food, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage:

Reads recipes and/or product directions.

Estimates food requirements.

Operates a variety of kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, season and knead foodstuffs for cooking, serving and storing.

May taste test products.

Brews coffee and tea.

May set up stations with entrées, soups, salads, breads, condiments, other food products and utensils:

Serve and replenish food from counters and steam tables (sometimes using a conveyor food-belt) and break down stations at the end of meal periods.

May interact with customers in the serving, retail and dining areas, assisting customers with opening containers and cutting food when requested.

Provides general stocking duties in service area.  Keeps records for supplies and equipment as needed.  May be required to restock other beverage areas.

Inspects workstations for compliance with service standards.  Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment and must follow all Client and regulatory rules and procedures. 

May be responsible for maintaining kitchen work areas, equipment and utensils:

Washing dishes by hand or placing them in a dishwashing machine. 

Polishing silver and washing pots.

Washing work tables, walls, refrigerators and meat blocks. 

Sweeping, moping, and cleaning/vacuuming floors. 

Cleaning equipment using specific chemicals to ensure sanitary standards.

Removing trash and garbage to designated areas.

Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.  Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.  Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.

May work on a tray line to distribute food.

Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures and reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.

Follows established Client and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.

Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

 

Requirements:

Knowledge of basic operation of equipment and cash-handling procedures preferred.

Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential

Ability to maintain a positive attitude

Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect

Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives

Ability to use a computer

Ability to provide clear directions and respond to employees

Basic food handling skills

Willingness to be open to learning and growing

Maturity of judgment and behavior

Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance

Maintains a positive attitude

Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.

Significant walking or other means of mobility.

Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).

Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds

 

Why Should You Apply?

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

 

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.