
Food Service Technician - Residential
Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program
- Orange, CA
- $20.00-22.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 401(k)
- Healthcare benefits
- Vacation and sick days
- Employee referral program
- Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
- Continuing education (CE) programs and training
- Weekly training opportunities
- Advancement opportunities within the organization
- Carrys out all daily tasks in a manner that advances the goals and vision of Discovery Behavioral Health.
- Reads, understands and adheres to all Discovery Behavioral Health Policy and Procedures and Employee Handbook
- Follow all food safety and physical safety guidelines.
- Treats fellow team members, patients and facility staff and guests with respect and courtesy.
- Regular and predictable attendance wearing appropriate uniform (if applicable) with good hygiene.
- Ensures sharps are counted and locked in partnership with Dietary Leadership.
- Adheres to all kitchen, dining room and HACCP procedures.
- Attend all scheduled meetings and in-service training.
- Ensures that Dayforce trainings are complete, and HR file is up to date.
- Maintains active ServSafe/Food Worker certification as required by state licensing/regulation.
- All other duties as assigned by Leadership.
- Run test cycle prior to starting dishes to ensure proper temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit on wash and rinse cycles.
- Checking the sanitizer strength utilizing a test strip.
- Log the temperature at least 3x daily and compare PH levels.
- Bus tables after meals in dining room and surrounding areas.
- Wash dishes, pots, pans and any other items after meals and during meal preparation.
- Set up tables for next service
- Clean dish area, serving areas, tables, floors and all areas within the dietary responsibility.
- Empties trash and places new bags during and at the end of shift.
- Maintains a clean work area following infection control procedures.
- Floors are maintained throughout the shift with spills being attended to immediately.
- After clean items are dry, inspects to ensure cleanliness and puts items away for reuse.
- Prep all meals as assigned.
- Mealtime service: serving patients, staff and guests, keeping the service line stocked, clean, and organized.
- Stocking shelves, receiving and arranging orders in correct storage areas.
- Sandwich, salad and baking production.
- Prep all items according to recipes and specifications and in quantities and varieties as directed by immediate supervisor.
- Sets up all serving areas to include but not limited to dessert area, fruit/yogurt bar, salad bar, condiments and drink stations – refilling/restocking and ensuring cleanliness throughout the serving of all meals.
- Ensures that all containers are stocked and readily available with dishes, trays, silverware, cups and napkins.
- Cover, date, refrigerate and rotate all applicable foods.
- Ensure proper food temperatures for service.
- Prevent runouts of all food items by informing cooks ahead of time for items needed on the serving line.
- Communicates when stock is running low on all items to the Dietary leader.
- When assigned, sets up special functions, delivers food items for functions and cleans up after functions. Restock, clean and serve in the cafeteria in between functions on assigned function days
- Must possess at least a high school diploma or GED OR
- Previous work-related experience.
- Possess physical ability to perform all job-related activities.
- Possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients, staff and guests.
- Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.