Food Service Worker - Specialist (Temporary)
Contra Costa CountyAbout the role
Posting number: 1KVH-2026A
Department: Health Services - Only
Job classification: Food Service Worker - Specialist
Posting type: Open
Categories: Health Services
Summary
FOOD SERVICE WORKER – SPECIALIST – TEMPORARY
Why Join Contra Costa Health?
Contra Costa Health is the largest county department in Contra Costa County with over 4,700 employees. Our mission is to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa with special attention to those who are most vulnerable to health problems. We provide services through nine operational areas: Behavioral Health, Contra Costa Health Plan, Emergency Medical Services, Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials, Health, Housing & Homeless Services, Public Health, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers and Detention Health.
The Contra Costa Health Department currently has a great career opportunity to fill one (1) temporary vacant Food Service Worker - Specialist position within Discovery House, located in Martinez CA. This position performs a variety of food service duties, including food preparation, meal service, and cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment and workstations to support the daily nutritional needs of residents.
Discovery House is a 40 bed residential substance use disorder treatment facility for adult men operated by Contra Costa County Behavioral Health Services. Discovery House provides a safe, structured, and recovery-oriented environment where residents receive treatment, support services, life skills development, and nutritious meals that contribute to their overall health and recovery.
Contra Costa Health is an integrated system of healthcare services that covers health at every level: the individual, the family, and the community. For low-income and uninsured residents of Contra Costa County, Contra Costa Health is the safety net, providing medical services not available to them elsewhere.
We are looking for someone who:
- Dependable
- Honest
- Hardworking
- Positive
- A problem solver
- Energetic
What you will typically be responsible for:
- Prepare meals per approved recipes.
- Maintain adequate supplies for meal preparation.
- Inventory and order appropriate amount of supplies.
- Serve meals to beneficiaries.
- Clean items used in the kitchen such as dishes, pots, pans, containers, carts, and equipment.
- Clean facilities including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing work areas such as floors, storage spaces, trucks and empty garbage cans.
- Assist with stocking supplies and deliveries.
- Report food quality or safety concerns to the Program Supervisor or the Program Manager.
A few reasons why you might love this job:
- Make a meaningful impact every day. Your work directly supports the health, recovery, and well-being of residents by providing nutritious meals in a therapeutic residential environment.
- Be part of a collaborative team. Work alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to providing high-quality care and recovery services.
- Develop valuable skills. Gain experience in institutional food service, nutrition, food safety, and residential treatment operations while serving a diverse population.
- Enjoy a dynamic work environment. No two days are the same in our 24-hour residential facility, where teamwork, flexibility, and compassion are essential.
- Grow your career with Contra Costa County. Benefit from opportunities for professional development, promotional advancement, competitive benefits, and a rewarding career in public service.
A few challenges you might face in this job:
- Working in a fast-paced, 24-hour residential environment where meal preparation and service must be completed on schedule every day.
- Balancing multiple responsibilities such as food preparation, meal service, inventory support, sanitation, and maintaining food safety standards.
- Meeting the diverse dietary and nutritional needs of residents while ensuring meals are prepared accurately and efficiently.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen by adhering to strict sanitation, infection prevention, and food handling requirements.
- Collaborating with residents and a multidisciplinary treatment team in a recovery-focused environment while demonstrating professionalism, patience, and respect.
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