Food Service Worker

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside University Health System - Medical Center (RUHS-MC) isseeking a Food Service Worker to join their team. The Food Service Worker performs routine tasks related to the preparation and serving of food; cleans kitchen areas; washes and cleans utensils and equipment; performs other related duties as required.

The Food Service Worker is the entry-level classification in the Food Service Worker series and reports to a Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor. Incumbents receive initial training in the techniques and procedures essential to the classification's duties, performing work within a prescribed routine under the guidance of Senior Food Service Workers and Food and Nutrition Services Supervisors. This position is located in Moreno Valley.

The RUHS-MC is a 24-hour facility - incumbents must be flexible to work any shift including weekends and holidays.

Applications will be reviewed in the order they were received.

The candidate pool generated from this posting may be used to fill other Food Service Worker positions throughout the health system, all interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Load carts for serving in various units; push loaded food carts from kitchen to patient units, returning carts to kitchen.

• Serve guests in the Cafeteria or Coffee Shop; utilize cash register for sales.

• Pick up dirty trays, dishes, glasses, and eating utensils in various units.

• Help cooks and bakers keep area clean; clean serving areas and tables; assist in setting up and serving special dinners; fill condiment containers.

• Scrape and rinse dishes; load dishwasher and operate dishwashing machine; wash dishes, carts, pots, pans, and equipment.

• Assist in unloading, lifting and carrying foodstuffs from trucks and warehouse, placing items in designated areas.

• May assist Senior Food Service Workers in performing the more skilled duties (e.g., setting up tray line and serve on tray line); prepare trays for serving to patients.

• Maintain simple records; take and record food temperatures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.

Experience: None required.

Ability to: Read, write and follow oral and written instructions in English; maintain simple records and perform basic mathematical calculations; lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects; maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients and others.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements:

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid Food Handler Card.

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam. For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page at: http://dao.rc-hr.com

Veterans' Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application.

For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here (Download PDF reader).

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

What's Next?

Open to All Applicants

This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. The candidate pool generated from this posting may be used to fill other NP positions not specifically listed on this posting, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Period

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted.

All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.

Include relevant work experience details on your resume and/or application.

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Valeria Ramirez :

varamirez@rivco.org/ 951-955-4217