What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Food Service Associate position at Adventist Health?
Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.
Job Summary:
Oversees kitchen personnel. Ensures that the stock and the facility remain sanitary. Responds to customer needs. Cashiers, and maintains quality of food. Applies substantial knowledge and experience to perform a wide range of advanced activities and/or determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals; serves as working supervisor for team or work group.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Five years' relevant experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- SERV Safe certification or equivalent: Preferred in CA and HI
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
- SERVSAFE OR CFH OR FH-BFSC OR FH-efoodcard: Required
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required
Essential Functions:
- Assists in cafeteria duties including, but not limited to cashiering and stocking vending machines.
- Completes routine inspection and properly documents log entries and generates appropriate corrective action as needed.
- Oversees personnel and responsibilities.
- Assists in the evaluation of the work performance of employees.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
