PARTNER 2 - FOOD SERVICE

Overview

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

Applies safe food handling techniques and infection control and sanitation guidelines in the provision of safe and high quality food service to patients, employees, and customers. Participates in meal assembly, portion control, and delivery of food to patients, employees and customers. Utilizes good interpersonal skills in interactions with customers and patients. May assist in implementation of adequate nutrition care for patients, from pediatrics to geriatrics. May be responsible for money handling and operation of cash register.

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Utilizes safety and infection control guidelines in maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Produces and portions foods for patients and customers.
• Utilizes portion control guidelines in delivery of food.
• May utilize nutrition guidelines to prepare meal trays for patients per diet prescription.
• May deliver trays to patient floors/rooms.
• Follows all regulatory guidelines in preparation and service of food.
• May operate cash register and have money handling responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Numerical ability to be able to measure coffee, milk and other liquids as called for in a liquid restricted diet or other modified diets on patient tray line.
• Manual dexterity and motor coordination are required to handle dishes and trays rapidly and efficiently.
• Must be able to work with cleaning solutions and chemicals and have knowledge of proper handling of these cleaning solutions.
• Must demonstrate ability to complete on-the-job training, including the proper operational procedures for the dishwashing equipment, and must demonstrate knowledge of health and sanitation standards.
• Read, write, and speak English; able to read and comprehend menus and recipes.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Basic math skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units; ability to measure.
• Problem solving, organizing skills
• Safe food handling skills
• Infection control and sanitation guidelines knowledge
• Clerical ability to process paperwork.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Numerical abilities to evaluate and process calculations, money handling.
• Able to read and understand written instructions, recipes, labels and communicate with coworkers and supervisors.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED preferred, and/or equivalent work experience.

Certifications:

• Food Handler card required within 6 months of employment.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.

*Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted. Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.