Food Service Worker

Job Title: Food Service Worker
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Auburn, California
Salary Range: $17.00 – $21.00/hour
Schedule: Varied; must be flexible
Required Certification: CA Food Handlers Card

About Us

At the Sisters of Mercy, we are sustained and inspired by our relationship with God and one another. Our mission is to respond with vision and compassion to the needs of those who are poor, sick, and uneducated. Every day, we strive to practice and encourage social justice, live mercifully, and extend compassion and mercy in all that we do.

Job Purpose

As a Food Service Worker, you will help maintain a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment while following dietary safety guidelines. You will assist with food preparation, meal service, and sanitation to ensure a high standard of hygiene and food safety. Your work will support our mission by serving residents, guests, and coworkers with respect and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, and deliver meals, including staff lunch and Mercy Center Auburn deliveries

• Assist with setup and breakdown for special events and catering

• Maintain high sanitation standards in kitchen, dining areas, storage, and equipment

• Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly

• Follow proper procedures for cleaning, chemical use, and hand-washing

• Monitor and replenish supplies, wash dishes, carts, shelves, ovens, stoves, and other equipment

• Communicate respectfully with coworkers, residents, and guests

• Participate in safety training and follow all OSHA guidelines

Qualifications

Required:

• At least 1 year of related food service experience or equivalent education/training

• Valid CA Food Handlers Card (or obtain within 30 days of employment)

• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks efficiently

• Team player with strong service orientation

Preferred:

• High school diploma or GED

• Strong communication skills in English

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 30 lbs

• Ability to work in hot, cold, and steam-filled environments

• Able to push/pull objects and use proper body mechanics

• Must be able to read, distinguish colors, and hear normal sounds in a busy environment

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a real difference

• Work in a supportive, faith-based environment

• Opportunity to grow and develop skills in a professional kitchen setting

• Free Lunches!

• Health Insurance