Food Service Technician

Center for Discovery

At Discovery, we offer career opportunities nationwide in residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment. Discovery is currently seeking Program Directors, Primary Therapists, Facility Managers, Counselors/Mental Health Specialists, Dietitians, Diet Techs, and Nurses. Discovery is specifically seeking individuals who consistently strive to provide exemplary care and are passionate about transforming the lives of others.


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Position Summary:

The Food Service Technician performs the essential job functions of dishwashing, serving, food prep, and janitorial duties. The duties assigned within this job description are at the discretion of the manager of the dietary department. This position is responsible for providing exemplary customer service and ensuring that the patients have an overall pleasant dining experience.

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow all food safety and physical safety guidelines.
• Ensures sharps are counted and locked in partnership with Dietary Leadership.
• Adheres to all kitchen, dining room and HACCP procedures.

Dishwashing:

• Run test cycle prior to starting dishes to ensure proper temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit on wash and rinse cycles.
• Checking the sanitizer strength utilizing a test strip.
• Log the temperature at least 3x daily and compare PH levels.
• Bus tables after meals in dining room and surrounding areas.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans and any other items after meals and during meal preparation.
• Set up tables for next service
• Clean dish area, serving areas, tables, floors and all areas within the dietary responsibility.
• Empties trash and places new bags during and at the end of shift.
• Maintains a clean work area following infection control procedures.
• Floors are maintained throughout the shift with spills being attended to immediately.
• After clean items are dry, inspects to ensure cleanliness and puts items away for reuse.

Prep, Serving, Dining Room:

• Prep all meals as assigned.
• Mealtime service: serving patients, staff and guests, keeping the service line stocked, clean, and organized.
• Stocking shelves, receiving and arranging orders in correct storage areas.
• Sandwich, salad and baking production.
• Prep all items according to recipes and specifications and in quantities and varieties as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Sets up all serving areas to include but not limited to dessert area, fruit/yogurt bar, salad bar, condiments and drink stations - refilling/restocking and ensuring cleanliness throughout the serving of all meals.
• Ensures that all containers are stocked and readily available with dishes, trays, silverware, cups and napkins.
• Cover, date, refrigerate and rotate all applicable foods.
• Ensure proper food temperatures for service.
• Prevent runouts of all food items by informing cooks ahead of time for items needed on the serving line.
• Communicates when stock is running low on all items to the Dietary leader.
• When assigned, sets up special functions, delivers food items for functions and cleans up after functions. Restock, clean and serve in the cafeteria in between functions on assigned function days.

Knowledge, Education, & Experience:

• Graduated from High School OR completed a GED OR
• Previous work-related experience
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills

Employment Status : Full Time
Schedule: Sat./Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed 930am-630pm
Work Location: On Site - Orange, CA
Compensation : Pay Range: $19-$21/hr.


Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.


We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.