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Food Service Worker, Per Diem

UCLA Health
Fully On-Sitefull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Sept 2025

About the role

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule will vary depending on departmental needs Posted Date 09/17/2025 Salary Range: $21.57 - 21.57 Hourly Employment Type 6 - Staff: Per Diem Duration Indefinite Job # 26719

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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You’ll handle every step of patient meal service. Set up your tray assembly station with dishes, paper supplies, food, and condiments, and rotate items daily to keep everything fresh. Follow proper food-handling and sanitation practices while keeping your work area clean and organized. Present menus to patients, help them make selections, and deliver meals according to the diet master list. After service, collect trays, move food carts, and deliver snacks as needed. You’ll also work in the dishroom and potroom, take care of housekeeping tasks, and maintain strict sanitation standards. Other duties may be assigned as needed.


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Job Qualifications

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  • Demonstrated experience in food service, including tray assembly and delivery
  • Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English to match food items with menu selections
  • Effective team player on a fast-paced tray assembly line
  • Able to perform basic math calculations without a calculator
  • Basic knowledge of a variety of diets
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work with coworkers, medical staff, patients, supervisors, and management
  • Ability to follow the department dress code
  • Physically able to stand for long periods and repeatedly stretch, bend, push, walk, lift, and reach
  • Able to lift and push heavy carts
  • Willing to attend departmental training classes

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