Food Service Worker

UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.

Job Summary

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

**THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY**

Responsibilities

The Food Service Worker performs assigned duties at UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital. The Food Service Worker may work in various areas at this location, including patient services: tray line, patient food delivery/host, diet kitchen, dish room and pot room; retail: serving, barista, cashiering, stocking; food production: issue room, cold or hot production, storeroom; or catering: delivery, serving, event and food assembling and preparation. The Food Service Worker must be able to work in any area of assignment. The Food Service Workers must have knowledge of sanitation and food safety standards.

Food Service Workers are responsible for effective communications with patient-care units, visitors, and staff. Food Service Workers 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.

UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital provides food services to patients, staff and visitors at UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital and clinical nutrition services for patients.

Required Qualifications

*Applicants are required to upload license and certification if required of the position. *

• Prior recent experience in Food Services
• Demonstrated recent Customer Service experience, interacting 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

Special Requirements

• 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
• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
• The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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