Food Service Worker - Lompoc, United States - Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Lompoc Valley Medical Center
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
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Lompoc, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Salary Range:
$ $21.11

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.


Position Summary:


  • Under the direct supervision of the Director of Food and Nutrition, Registered Dietitian, Food Production Supervisor and Cooks the employee is responsible for patient meals.
  • Food service workers are assigned one of three positions: Dishwasher (#4, #8), Diet Aide (#5, #9), Utility (#3, #7)
  • Must work well under stress or tight deadlines.

District Responsibility:


  • Support of the District Mission and Values
  • Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as outlined in the LVMC "Commitment to Care".
  • Constantly use C-ICARE principles when communicating with others.
  • Performance Improvement Activities
  • Professional Development

Position Duties/Responsibility:


  • Follows job outline of assigned position.
  • Answers phones, takes diet changes and request for late trays, and relays information as needed.
  • Sets up trays with utensils, condiments and diet cards.
  • Sets out food requested by Cook.
  • Assists with food storage of both arriving and leftover items.
  • Operates all kitchen equipment following prescribed procedures.
  • Takes temperatures and ensures that all logs are filled out on a daily basis.
  • Uses correct ergonomics with all dietary equipment.
  • Assists with food preparation, performing individual steps with the direction from supervising staff.
  • Serves correct portion sizes according to the menu.
  • Performs and completes daily cleaning assignments according to cleaning chart.
  • Be aware when having food in the DANGER ZONE too long (not over 4 hours)
  • Uses sanitary food practices.
  • Assists other workers as needed.
  • Serves on tray line.
  • Trains new employees
  • Checks in deliveries
  • Other duties assigned by supervising staff.
  • Attends in service training programs and departmental meetings.
  • Complies with departmental standards for dress, personal hygiene, and safety policies.

Essential Functions:


  • The ability to stand for prolong periods of time.
  • The ability to bend, kneel and squat.
  • The ability to grip and grasp.
  • The ability to be supervised.
  • The ability to work as a Team.
  • The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients/residents and visitors.
  • Willingness to work weekends and holidays, as assigned.
  • Willingness to work overtime, as assigned.

Position Qualifications:


  • Education: High school diploma preferred, but not required.
  • Certifications: None required.
  • Skills/Ability:
  • Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Interact well with all patients and staff.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Understand and perform basic mathematics.
  • Measure and weigh portion sizes.
  • Organize work and work area in an orderly manner.
  • Plan and prioritize duties.
  • Work under pressure.
  • Adapt to change and learn new duties easily.
  • Perform heavy cleaning tasks
LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.

Location:
Lompoc Valley Medical Center - Dietary Services Department


Schedule:
Relief, Varied Shifts, 28
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