FOOD SERVICE FLOATER

Title of Position:                     Food Service Floater  

Location:                                 Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center          

Exempt/Non-Exempt:             Non-Exempt

Union/ Non-Union:                 Union 

Supervisor:                              Food Service Manager

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, located in Los Angeles, is a non-profit organization that provides an array of comprehensive mental health services for Children, Adolescents, Transitional Aged Youth, and Adults suffering from mental illness in the Greater Los Angeles area. The organization consists of a standalone fifty-five (55) )-bed hospital and six outlying outpatient facilities that have anywhere from fourteen (14) beds to one hundred and thirty-four (134) beds. The organization has approximately four hundred (400) employees.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under general supervision of the FSM, covers all positions as needed. Prepare meal for patients, clients, staff, guests and special functions.  Responsible for maintaining high standards of quality food production and portion control using standardized recipes. Maintains work area in a sanitized organized manner.

ESSENTIALS DUTIES

• Utilizes hairnets, aprons, gloves and washes hands frequently.
• Unlock or lock kitchen doors.
• Record the temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, food and steam table.
• Utilizes steam table, ovens, grill, toasters, deep fryers and electrical equipment.
• Prepare/serve designed foods for shift. Read the menus.
• Starts tray line within established time frame.  Limit talking business. Serve proper portions per established guidelines.  Garnishes appropriately per policy. Prepare food and sack lunches for Satellite, RRC, and Shelter.
• Answer questions regarding day to day work. Resolve routine problems and questions. Seek additional task during slow time.
• Maintains work area in a sanitary fashion.
• Prepare late tray. Wash pots, sweeps and mop the kitchen floors.
• Store leftovers w/label with date.
• Receive supplies, checks menus for next day and pulls product appropriately.
• Assists Food Service Worker with soiled dishes and food carts.
• Works cooperatively and effectively with others.
• Clock in and out per policy and procedure.  Attends work as scheduled.
• Attends meetings and in- service as directed
• Practices grooming standards per dress code.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year cooking experience in fast food
• Two (2) years cooking experience, preferably in a health care setting

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

• Cooking skills training certificate.
• High school graduate or G.E.D.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearance.
• Valid California Driver’s license.
• TB clearance.
• Driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways insurance carrier.
• Fire and Safety Training*.
• Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI)**

* Note: If indicated certifications/licenses are lacking, they must be obtained within 180 days of hire.

**Training needs to be completed within 30 days from the date of hire on a designated date provided by on-boarding.  Staff need to be certified at the commensurate level for their role to perform their job duties (staff will be taken off the schedule if certification is not achieved).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• To perform this job you must be able to carry out all essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
• Employee will be required to lift and/or move unassisted up to 25 pounds.

Salary : $21 - $22