Food Service Worker, Per Diem

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Food Service Worker, Per Diem

General Information

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Work Location: West Hills, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

A variable schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays per departmental needs

Posted Date

07/06/2026

Salary Range: $21.57 - 21.57 Hourly

Employment Type

6 - Staff: Per Diem

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

31740

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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In this role, you'll work across all food service stations, ensuring each is properly set up before meal services with food items and equipment. You'll prepare, store and rotate items daily, follow proper sanitation and food handling procedures, and maintain a clean, organized work area. You'll present menus to patients, assist them with meal selections, and deliver meals according to the diet master list. After meal service, you'll collect trays, transport food carts to designated areas, and deliver snacks as needed. You'll also help maintain retail service operations, support dish room and pot room functions, and perform general housekeeping duties to keep the department running smoothly. Other related tasks may be assigned as needed.

May convert to career.

Salary Range: $21.57/hr

Job Qualifications

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• Demonstrated experience in food service, including food preparation, tray assembly and delivery.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English sufficient to identify food items and match them with menu selections.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced tray assembly environment.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations without the use of a calculator.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of various diets and dietary restrictions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact professionally with coworkers, medical staff, patients, supervisors, and management.
• Ability to adhere to departmental dress code and appearance standards.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive physical activities such as stretching, bending, pushing, walking, lifting, and reaching.
• Ability to lift and push heavy carts safely.
• Willingness to attend and participate in departmental training sessions as required.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.

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