Food Service Worker- Per Diem

The Hospital Food Service Worker (FSW) performs assigned duties throughout Joint Venture Rehabilitation Hospital. The Hospital Food Service Worker (FSW) may work in various areas of the Rehabilitation Hospital.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Effective communications with patient-care units, visitors, and staff
• Must be cognizant of and promote excellent customer service by demonstrating a caring and interested manner, creating an environment in which customers and co-workers feel valued and respected
• Must be able to work in any area of assignment
• Must have knowledge of sanitation and food safety standards.
• Cashiering duties as assigned
• Cafe duties as assigned
• Tray line duties as assigned
• Host duties as assigned
• Diet Kitchen duties as assigned
• Catering duties as assigned
• Patient Menu Choices duties as assigned
• Cold Production/Pantry duties as assigned
• Dish room and Pot room duties as assigned
• Storeroom duties as assigned
• Safety and Sanitation Responsibilities
• Quality Control Responsibilities

Apply By Date: December 27th, 2024 at 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications: For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload their license, certification, and educational degree/diploma if required for the position

• Customer service experience working directly with customers
• Understand and exhibit excellent customer service by demonstrating a caring and interested manner, creating an environment in which customers and co-workers feel valued and respected
• Exhibit ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions in English
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment
• Skill to use basic mathematical calculations and read a digital scale, operate a cash register, and count cash
• Ability to check computer on-line schedule, email as needed, complete mandatory on-line training/testing
• Understand basic diet, nutrition, and menu terminology
• Ability to work in an environment with very sick patients
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision while maintaining desired quality and quantity of work

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated recent experience in Food Service
• Experience in a hospital or academic environment
• Experience prepping, serving food
• Prior experience in food service

Department Description

The primary purpose of the Joint Venture Rehabilitation Hospital is to provide a full range of rehabilitation services designed to restore patients to their optimal functional capacity. The hospital is a 52-bed rehabilitation hospital on the Sacramento medical center campus. It is equipped with leading-edge amenities and adaptive units where patients can practice typical activities of daily living. The rehabilitation hospital also includes a 12-bed brain injury unit and four private rooms for bariatric patients.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $26.51
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 137
• Payroll Title: MED CTR FOOD SVC WORKER PRN
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Per-Diem
• Percentage of Time: 20% - Part-Time
• Shift Hours: (Variable) 08 hours
• Location: UC Davis JV Rehabilitation Hospital, Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: Yes - SX - Service
• Benefits Eligible: No
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site
• THIS IS NOT AN H-1B VISA OPPORTUNITY

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be willing and able to work variable shifts (including graveyard, weekends & holidays), hours, and to rotate to various units/buildings/areas to meet the operational needs of the Department

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

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