Food Handler Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Work Shift

Department

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Preferred: High school diploma
Experience
Preferred: Six months cashier experience.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential

Addendum (essential for specific dept)
IF ASSIGNED TO CAFETERIA/RETAIL: Thoroughly cleans all areas of the cafeteria including serving areas, tables, chairs, sweeping/mopping floors, counters, shelves, cashier stands, reach-in coolers, beverage area, and equipment as assigned. Provides excellent customer service: take food orders, serving food, and preparing food for all customers patronizing the hospital food service locations. Serves customers following proper portioning techniques. Takes and records food temperatures as directed and takes proper action if food is found to be out of proper temperature range. Operates a cash register following all Kaweah Health guidelines for cash accuracy, cash handling, and customer service. Assists with catering setup and cleanup as needed. Responsible for various food prep assignments. Stocks work stations routinely. Disposes of garbage according to department standards. Delivers patient trays if needed.
IF ASSIGNED TO COLD FOOD/CATERING: Responsible for all food prep which includes salads, sandwiches, and desserts. Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, slicing and serving salads, sandwiches, fruits, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption. This food preparation will include operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables for culinary use. May be expected to taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment. May select recipes per menu cycle, prepare bakery items, receive, inventory, move and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets. Performs Catering Assignments following detailed instructions on Catering Sheets, which may include preparing various food items, setting up room, replenishing various food items, and cleaning up after function. Delivers food/meals to Physicians Lounge for breakfast/lunch, replenishes as needed, maintains temperature control, cleanliness, supplies accurate food signage, and cleans up after the meals. Stocks with food supplies recording usages. Delivers food supplies to Kaweah Kids which would include operating a van, maintaining accurate records of supplies delivered, checking food temperatures for adequacy, and recording food temperatures on Food Temperature Logs. Minimizes food waste. Cleans and sanitizes workstations, counters, steam tables and other equipment and to follow all Kaweah Health regulatory rules and procedures. Stores all products according to procedure.

Additional
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.