Temporary Food Service Worker
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Dishwasher / Kitchen Assistant, Catering
Who We Are
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.
It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
Your Role on the TeamThis recruitment is for a Temporary Full-Time Food Service Worker (M-F, 8am-5pm), based out of our UCI Health - Los Alamitos location.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assemble and serve meals according to established portion and presentation standards.
- Deliver food items to designated service areas in a timely manner.
- Perform dishwashing and maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and dining areas.
- Follow sanitation, safety, and food handling procedures at all times.
Required:
- Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
- Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
Preferred:
- Previous experience in food service, hospitality, or a healthcare setting.
- Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment.
- Customer service experience.
- Food Handler certification.
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
$25.00/hour (within range of $21.05/hour - $25.17/hour).
Conditions of Employment:- Background Check and Live Scan
- Employment Misconduct*
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
* Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative and disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct;
have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page – .php
Temporary EmploymentThis is a temporary employment recruitment reporting to the UCI Temporary Employment Services (TES) Department. Interviewing and hiring is based on internal hiring needs and how well the candidate's experience matches the assignment requirements. Certain temporary assignments may require clearance of a health physical or require a valid California Driver’s License for driving university vehicles.
The majority of our temporary positions are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We also have occasional part-time, weekend, and evening hours available, depending on the assignment. Comprehensive benefits options are also available for temporary employees, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
Please note that we recruit for this position on an on-going basis to build a talent pool of potential candidates. When a position…
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