Food Service Worker III

Introduction

This examination is being given to fill 2 part-time vacancies in the Behavioral Health Services and can also be used for other Health Care clinics (Correctional health and SJ health Clinics) and to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Copy of BHS Food Service Worker III PT by Employment Services Team

TYPICAL DUTIES

(Kitchen)

• Prepares a wide variety of menu items including soups, salads, vegetables, sauces, gravies, entrees, desserts and other foods; independently prepares simple meals or assists in preparation of complex or specialized meals.
• Grills, cooks, steams, bakes and roasts a variety of foods; cuts meats; prepares and cooks a variety of items including baked goods.
• Sets up, operates and cleans equipment and areas used to prepare and serve food.

(Dietary Desk)

• Collects, maintains, and communicates information regarding patient allergies and dietary requirements from physicians, nursing staff, and clinical dietitians for meal preparation; ensures dietary records are updated in a timely manner while adhering to dietary restrictions; updates diet orders, menus, and patient profile records in the electronic database.
• Inspects meals on the tray line and ensures meals were assembled according to diet orders prior to delivery; acts as a liaison between medical staff and patients to resolve problems with meal orders.
• Performs clerical functions such as processing patient orders, tracking food service orders, and forwarding calls.
• Provides alternative foods, substitutions, and adjusts ingredients of recipes based on prescribed diet in accordance with established guidelines such as those provided by International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI).

(All Assignments)

• May deliver food to various County facilities.
• Ensures proper safety and food handling procedures are followed.
• Maintains records of work performed and other routine records; prepares routine reports.
• May act in a higher-level capacity on a relief basis or for training purposes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: One year of institutional or high-volume commercial food service work with primary responsibility for cooking or one year of institutional or high-volume food service work with primary responsibility assisting with the fulfillment of patient diets and overseeing preparation of special diet items.

Special Requirement: Experience required is determined by the nature of the assignment to kitchen or dietary desk.

License: Possession of valid California driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE

Volume food service work including cooking, preparation, serving, cleaning, sanitation and safety practices; basic units of measure; various diets and uses; nutritional value and composition of food; process involved with food preparation and service; relationship between health/medical treatments and patient food intake; standard office practices and procedures; personal computer systems and general office computer software.

ABILITY

Prepare food on a volume basis with minimum waste; understand, follow, and provide oral and written instructions; learn to perform volume preparation of full meals; lead others in the more routine aspects of volume food preparation, service and cleaning work; count and perform routine arithmetic calculations including simple addition, subtraction and multiplication; make simple notations; read various scales of measure and portion items accurately; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; treat customers courteously; use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word-processing, and database software.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility - Occasional use of a data entry device; frequent sitting, standing or walking for long periods; frequent pushing/pulling, bending, squatting and crawling; Lifting - frequently 5-30 pounds; occasionally 70 pounds or less. Vision - constant use of good overall vision; frequent reading/close-up work; occasional color, depth and peripheral vision. Dexterity - frequent repetitive motion; occasional writing; frequent grasping, holding, reaching. Hearing/Talking - frequent talking/hearing in person and on the telephone. Emotional/Psychological - frequent decision making and concentration; occasional public contact. Special Requirements: occasional overtime and traveling. Environmental - frequent exposure to noise, heat, and cold.

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

BENEFITS

Part-Time Employee Benefits: Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.

Selection Plan

Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.

Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date.

Physical Exam : Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when:

• They are related to the Appointing Authority, or
  
• The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other
  

Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.

Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.

HOW TO APPLY

Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting Online Application submittals for this recruitment. Paper application submittals will not be considered or accepted.

Apply Online:

www.sjgov.org/department/hr

Office hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

Phone: (209) 468-3370

Job Line:

For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377.

When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be submitted online to the Human Resources Division before the submission deadline. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. (The County assumes no responsibility for online applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo .


Click on a link below to apply for this position:
Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here. View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email, or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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