Food Service Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Food Service Worker – Per Diem

Sisters of Mercy Convent & Mercy Center | Burlingame, CA
$19.25 – $26.25 per hour

1 Per Diem Opening

Looking for a food service role in a calm, respectful, mission-driven environment?
Where your work directly supports a small residential community—not a high-volume public facility?

This is not a restaurant or hospital cafeteria.
This is the Sisters of Mercy Convent and Mercy Center , a private campus serving retired Sisters. We are not open to the public , offering a peaceful, organized, and relationship-based environment focused on dignity, hospitality, and service.

Why this role is different:

• Private, non-public residential campus

• Calm, respectful, and mission-driven workplace

• Consistent routines and supportive team culture

• Meaningful work serving a small community

• Clean, organized, and safety-focused environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, serve, and break down meal service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Wash, sanitize, and store dishware, utensils, and kitchen equipment

• Maintain cleanliness of dining rooms, dish rooms, and food service areas

• Assist with basic food preparation as directed

• Support special events, retreats, and catering needs

• Follow sanitation, food safety, and fire safety procedures

• Interact respectfully with residents, guests, and coworkers

Required Qualifications:

• At least one year of food service experience or related training

• Valid Food Handler’s Card (or obtain within 30 days of hire)

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Strong attention to cleanliness, safety, and organization

• Service-oriented, dependable, and team-focused

Preferred:

• High school diploma or GED

• Good communication skills in English

Position Details:

• Status: Per Diem (1 opening)

• Location: Burlingame, CA

• Pay Range: $19.25 – $26.25 per hour

• Schedule: Flexible, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays

If you’re looking for a food service role that offers stability, purpose, and a respectful environment—this is a place where your work truly matters.