Food Service Worker, Per Diem

Los Angeles, California

UCLA Health
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Description

In this role, you will be an integral member of the team to provide the best customer service by performing a variety of duties relevant to the retail food service operations of the Department of Nutrition. Responsibilities include:
  • Set up service lines
  • Pre-plate and serve food
  • Aid in the preparation of meals
  • Merchandise food items, maintain the beverage station
  • Act as a food runner
  • Measure temperatures of hot and cold items
  • Wash dishes, pans, utensils, and small equipment
In addition to the Ronald Reagan Medical Center, this position may be required to work at other UCLA Health sites including the Santa Monica Hospital.

This is a part-time "as needed" per diem position; schedule and working hours will vary. May convert to Career.

Salary Range: $20.54/hr

Senate Bill 525 was signed

into law by Governor Newsom in October 2023. Starting June 1, 2024, SB525

sets a new $23 minimum wage for nonexempt healthcare workers and raises

the exempt employee salary threshold to $1,380/week (equivalent to

$5,980/month or $71,760/year).1. As defined under SB525, healthcare workers are defined as

employees who are involved in the provision of 'health care services,' which

means 'patient care-related services including nursing; caregiving; services

provided by medical residents, interns, or fellows; technical and ancillary

services; janitorial work; housekeeping; grounds keeping; guard duties;

business office clerical work; food services; laundry; medical coding and

billing; call center and warehouse work; scheduling; and gift shop work; but

only where such services support patient care'.2. Employees (career, contract, student, per diem) in the UCLA

Health medical facilities (e.g. Ronald Reagan Medical Center, Santa Monica UCLA

Hospital, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, etc.) meet these criteria.

Qualifications

Required:
  • Basic nutrition production skills.
  • Knowledge of portion control and serving procedures.
  • Knowledge of retail operations such as station setup, replenishment, merchandising and inventory procedures.
  • Interpersonal skills to accomplish departmental mission of exceeding customer's expectations.
  • Knowledge of and adherence to prescribed safety, sanitation, and food handling practices according to HACCP and JC policies.
  • Ability to work independently, following through on assignments with minimal direction.
  • Ability to stand, bend, walk, reach, lift, push, and pull for prolonged periods of time in hot and cold areas.
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 lbs.
  • Ability to work around or use strong cleaning solutions.
  • Skill in reading, speaking, and writing English.
  • Ability to travel to multiple UCLA Health locations.
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.

Date Posted: 28 May 2025
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