Position Description

Applications will be reviewed on an as needed basis until the positions are filled. Please allow 2 weeks for processing of all application materials. The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future temporary and permanent positions as vacancies arise. Exam#22/70K21/06SS.

Natividad is currently accepting applications for Food Service Worker II positions to perform a combination of skilled and semiskilled duties on a relatively regular basis such as baking, preparing special diet foods, etc.

Examples of Duties

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  Read, understand and follow recipes and to prepare food in a tasty and attractive manner.
• Judge the quantities of food required to serve a given number and to prepare food with a minimum of waste.
• May organize and oversee the work of others.
• Comprehend, read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to follow oral and written instructions to complete time and other administrative forms or records.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, members of the public and others contacted through the course of work; respond in a positive manner to supervision and direction; and attend and perform duties on a regular, reliable and consistent basis.
• Learn large-scale kitchen procedures.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Will have proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities :

Thorough Knowledge of:

• The methods of preparing food in large quantities.
• Kitchen sanitation and safety measure used in the operation, cleaning and care of utensils, equipment and work areas.

Skill and Ability to:

• Read, understand and follow recipes and to prepare food in a tasty and attractive manner.
• Judge the quantities of food required to serve a given number and to prepare food with a minimum of waste.
• Organize and oversee the work of others.
• Comprehend, read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to follow oral and written instructions to complete time and other administrative forms or records.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, members of the public and others contacted through the course of work; respond in a positive manner to supervision and direction; and attend and perform duties on a regular, reliable and consistent basis.
• Learn large-scale kitchen procedures.

An example of a way these requirements listed above may typically be acquired is:

• One (1) year of full-time experience as a Food Service Worker I
• Relevant work experience in a hospital setting is highly desirable

Additional Information

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  Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
• Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays

The screening process is tentative. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified. The competitive process includes:

APPLICATION SUBMISSION: A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at www.natividad.com ; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: GarciaDL@natividad.com. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,(831) 783-2700, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m.

QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL: All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.

QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT: To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam.

• If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2711.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, you will not be eligible for the benefits.