Food Service Worker, Per Diem

Description

In this role, you will be an integral member of the team to provide the best customer service by performing a variety of duties relevant to the retail food service operations of the Department of Nutrition. Responsibilities include:

• Set up service lines
• Pre-plate and serve food
• Aid in the preparation of meals
• Merchandise food items, maintain the beverage station
• Act as a food runner
• Measure temperatures of hot and cold items
• Wash dishes, pans, utensils, and small equipment

This is a per diem position; schedule and working hours will vary. May convert to Career. Effective 06/22/2025, employees represented by the
AFSCME Union will receive a minimum wage of $25.

Please note: This role requires flexibility to float across locations during the training period.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel to multiple UCLA Health locations.
• Skill in reading, speaking, and writing English.
• Ability to work around or use strong cleaning solutions.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, bend, walk, reach, lift, push, and pull for prolonged periods of time in hot and cold areas.
• Ability to work independently, following through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Knowledge of and adherence to prescribed safety, sanitation, and food handling practices according to HACCP and JC policies.
• Interpersonal skills to accomplish departmental mission of exceeding customer's expectations.
• Knowledge of retail operations such as station setup, replenishment, merchandising and inventory procedures.
• Knowledge of portion control and serving procedures.
• Basic nutrition production skills.