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KP
Kaiser Permanente
Kitchen Worker
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What they do
A Kitchen Staff assists with food preparation as directed by cooks, food supervisors or chefs. Cleans kitchen work areas and dishes. Prepares ingredients for dishes to be cooked, prepares beverages, and stocks salad bars or buffet tables.
$40,327 / year median in California
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision, performs routine food preparation, tray assembly, serving duties & delivery according to prescribed production schedules & established procedures. Responsible for maintaining sanitation of food service work areas and/or food service stations.Essential Responsibilities:
This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.- Upholds KPs Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, & applicable state, federal & local laws.
- Assembles all food & non-food items for patient trays, cafeteria and/or catering services.
- Delivers food carts w/patient meals/catered meals & nourishment to appropriate pantries & meeting rooms.
- Collects soiled meal dishes after meal services & returns them to dish room.
- Ensures quality & appearance of all food & non-food items, ensures proper storage of food & non
- food items following Hazard Analysis Critical Control Policy (HACCP) guidelines.
- Cleans, sanitizes & maintains all dishes, food delivery carts, equipment, work areas, & pantry food stations.
- Maintains proper stock levels in own work area including taking & filing of inventory & disposal of outdated foods.
- Utilizes effective communications including telephone conversations w/ patients, doctors, & members, vendors, staff, & co-workers.
- Collects & maintains written information including logs, menus, slips, charts, forms, requisitions, filing & scheduling activities.
- May provide training & orientation.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience N/A Education- HS Diploma/GED and/or equivalent experience.
License, Certification, Registration N/A Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
- Ability to lift or move by other means items weighing up to 50lbs, carry items weighing 25lbs or more and push/pull carts weighing 100lbs or more.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years in a food service establishment (hospital, school cafeteria, nursing home restaurant), preferred.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of hospital food service operations preferred.
Notes:
This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.Benefits
- Dental Insurance