Food Service Worker
Food Service Worker
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
$ 36212 - 43721
1 Vacancy
Job Description
CAREER DESCRIPTION
- FOOD SERVICE WORKERIn addition to performancebased merit increases this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:Effective June.00 increaseSalary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.DEADLINE TO APPLY:This recruitment will be open for a minimum of 5 business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (PST) when the needs of the County are met. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.OPEN TO THE PUBLICThis recruitment will establish an open eligible list. This list will be used to fill current and future Food Service Worker positions.
RECRUITMENT / POSITION INFORMATION
This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List to fill current and future vacancies in this class until the next recruitment. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.PROBATION
THE OPPORTUNITY
Food Service Workers perform the following duties:- Wash peel and cut fresh fruit and vegetables for food preparation
- Assist Senior Institutional Cooks in basic food preparation tasks
- Portion food from large pots or ovens into serving pans for meal service
- Load carts with food for delivery to various units within the facility
- Return carts to the kitchen after meals have been served
- Sort dishes silverware and kitchen utensils for washing
- Clean and maintain food preparation areas to ensure cleanliness and hygiene
- Operate kitchen equipment such as dishwasher meat slicer scales chopping machines and steam jacketed kettles as required
- Prepare and assemble special diet plates as prescribed by the Medical Unit considering allergies pregnancies injuries and other medical conditions
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or management
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will have experience preparing meals and special diets in a correctional facility type of work setting. Incumbents will work rotating schedules including weekends holidays nights and on an emergency basis as needed.In addition the ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies:Technical and Knowledge of:
- Proficiency in proper food handling and food preparation techniques
- Sound understanding of practices methods and equipment used in preparing and serving large quantities of food
- Strong knowledge of various special diets including vegetarian diabetic allergy disruptive inmate diets religious diets and others as prescribed by the Medical Unit
- Familiarity with assembling special diet plates based on specific medical conditions or restrictions
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to update and manage the special diet list daily
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in meal preparation to ensure adherence to dietary prescriptions
- Knowledge of proper disposal of trash and maintenance of cleanliness in the kitchen area
- Proficiency in washing stacking silverware dishes and utensils
- Understanding of common weights and measures used in food preparation
- Familiarity with safety standards sanitation practices and maintenance of kitchen and storage areas
- Ability to lift and move objects properly and safely
- Ability to detect odors and indicators of food spoilage
Safety:- Adherence to kitchen and storage sanitation standard protocols
- Maintaining a safe work environment and understanding the safety mechanisms related to kitchen equipment
- Ensuring the safety of floors aisles and walkways to prevent trips and falls
- Efficient communication and reporting of safety concerns
Communication Skills Customer Service:
Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in reading writing speaking and understanding the English language to follow procedures recipes labels and instructions for food preparation
Anticipating and listening to customers needs
Providing professional and positive customer service
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhereto review the policy.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Email Notification
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with and . If your email address should change please update your profile at.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clickhere for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment please contact Nam Tranat or . EEO INFORMATION
- Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
