Medical Center Food Service worker PRN-Culinary and Nutrition-Part time-Lakewood-Variable

UCI Health Food Service Worker

Who We Are UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team Position Summary: Reporting to the Food Services Manager and working within the kitchen, cafeteria, and/or patient services, the Pr. Food Service Worker functions as a Lead directing and prioritizing daily work flow for a specific area within Nutrition Services as assigned. Also, Pr. Food Service Worker functions as a cashier with responsibility for correct handling of cash transactions and maintaining satisfactory customer relationship during an assigned shift. Ensures adequate staffing and problem resolution to meet departmental standards (sanitation, customer service, etc.) Trains/orients new Food Service Workers. Assembles and delivers patient meal trays and prepares special orders. Occasionally mixes dietary supplements when directed and performs special function food and service preparation.

What It Takes to be Successful Required Qualifications: Skill in balancing currency, coins, checks, and credit card payments. Must have a minimum 3 to 5 years prior skilled food preparation/service experience Must be able to meet bonding requirements for cashiering functions. Knowledge and practice of kitchen sanitary control techniques All final candidates will be required to successfully complete an FBI fingerprinting process to comply with the University's cash handling policies. Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English