Food Service Worker/Senior Custodian

FOOD SVC WORKER (005652)

UCPath Position ID: MI-DPT317000-JC005652-PD168372

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

1135157

Approved Date:

3/17/2025 12:37:51 PM

Date Last Edited:

3/17/2025 12:37:48 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

2/2/2024

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

5000O

Organization:

ADMINISTRATIVE VICE CHANCELLOR

Division Code:

5901D

Division:

ADMINISTRATION

Department:

317000 - ON CAMPUS HOUSING

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

MI-DPT317000-JC005652-PD168372

Position Description ID

168372

UC Payroll Title:

FOOD SVC WORKER (005652)

Business Title:

Food Service Worker/Senior Custodian

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

SX: Service

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40058410

Reports to Payroll Title:

FOOD SVC SUPV 2

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40053897

Department Head Payroll Title:

FOOD SVC MGR 1

CLOSE SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent is assigned duties according to specific procedures. Work is checked frequently, and in addition there may be formal training.

POSITION SUMMARY

This full-time dual-role position is divided between two departments at UCLA. During the academic year, the incumbent will work as a Food Service Worker in UCLA Dining Services, and during the summer months, they will transition to a Senior Custodian role with UCLA Housing Operations & Safety. Over the course of 12 months, the role will consist of approximately 75% Food Service Worker duties and 25% Senior Custodian responsibilities.

Food Service Worker Responsibilities (Academic Year - 75%):

Under the direction of Dining Service Managers or Production Staff, the incumbent will provide courteous and professional service to guests. Assist with food preparation, customer service, and sanitation. Prepare single-step cold food items following standardized recipes and approved production methods. Ensure food is presented at the correct temperature and with appropriate garnishes. Maintain cleanliness of work areas, dining rooms, and food preparation equipment.

Organize refrigerators, freezers, and storage rooms. Collect and dispose of trash from tables and floor areas. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Senior Custodian Responsibilities (Summer - 25%):

Under the direction of the Housekeeping Manager or Housing Operations Manager, the incumbent will provide housekeeping services for On-Campus Housing Residential Halls, Conference Facilities, and surrounding exterior areas. Operate various cleaning equipment to maintain guest rooms, public areas, restrooms, and office/meeting spaces. Perform daily maid services during peak periods, ensuring high-quality customer service standards. This role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in both food service and custodial operations. Perform other duties as assigned.

At UCLA Housing & Hospitality (H&H), you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student-residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. We believe there's more to a job than simply being employed. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, H&H team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment. No matter what your role, you will join more than 2,600+ H&H team members who understand that our motto Hospitality First! means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Food Service

Responsible for single step cold food preparation such as, topping pizzas, finishing specialty sandwiches, assembling specialty sandwiches and salads. Prepare raw food items for cooking including wash/trim/cut, pan meats and vegetables, open and pan convenience food items.

10%

Follow recipes, portion guidelines and production requirements to produce and present cold food menu items. Place prepared food items in proper food storage containers, seal and label for distribution to assigned locations within UCLA Dining.

10%

Ensure all food items that are assigned to be finished for customers are presented in a restaurant style including garnish for individual plate or buffet service. Consistently complete assigned production flow/ service records accurately.

10%

Follows proper procedures in ware washing and/or cleaning production, storage and service area of work station at the end of shift including but not limited to preparation, storage and transportation equipment, counters, sneeze guards and floors. (E) 3. Cleans and sanitizes tables and chairs in guest seating areas. Clean and replenish napkin dispensers, and condiment stations. Ensure that any marketing material (table tents) in guest seating area is clean and appropriately displayed.

10%

See that appropriate service equipment such as plates, silverware, glassware, display ware, service utensils, transportation and storage equipment are washed and assembled for all work areas throughout their shift. (E) 5. Sort and fold and store towels for use in the operation (E) 6. See that all trash is removed from tables and floor areas of food production, ware washing, storage and guest seating and transported to the designated refuse containers throughout the shift.

10%

Custodial

Clean stairways, hallways, corridors, elevators, lobby, outside steps, terraces, patios, windowsills, meeting and auditorium space and other areas as directed.  Clean and deodorize public restrooms, including all fixtures, urinals, toilets, sinks, floors and tile. Replenish paper and other supplies.

Clean mirrors, showcases, glass panels and windows as necessary.

10%

Polish and wax furniture, fixtures and other types of decorative materials in rooms and public areas.

5. Operate vacuums, scrubbers, buffers, waxers and other types of floor care equipment.

Vacuum and shampoo carpeting in the residential rooms or the public areas on a regularly prescribed basis.

10%

Perform cleaning, housekeeping and general custodial duties in University Apartments complexes. Remove furniture, carpeting, clothing, etc., left by vacating tenants and store in rooms assigned for this purpose. Clean stove and refrigerators and move appliances when necessary to accommodate new or vacating tenants.

10%

Submit a daily log on a weekly basis in order to comply with scheduled work in assigned areas. Also, check out custodial materials using written inventory procedure for audit purposes.

10%

Sweep, mop, clean and vacuum University Apartments offices, conference/assembly rooms, and mail rooms, when assigned to do so. Clean and straighten shop office and shop work areas on rotating schedule

10%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma

Preferred

0-1 year

experience in food preparation and general maintenance in a kitchen or dining area.

Preferred

0-1 year

experience in a custodial or housekeeping position

Preferred

Ability to read, understand and speak English sufficient to determine and carry out job duties. Ability to interact in a team based environment.

Required

Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload. Ability to stand continuously throughout an eight hour shift on uncarpeted surfaces.

Required

Ability to learn and apply the rules and procedures of sanitation and safety as they apply to production, storage and service within a food establishment.

Required

Ability to stand, climb, stoop, push and crouch for extended periods of time as required to complete job duties. Ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to fifty pounds such as bags of supplies, filled stock pots, and cases of food products.

Required

Skill in interacting effectively with guests and team members and managers in a high volume public contact setting using positive body language, direct eye contact, active listening, and problem solving techniques.

Required

Ability to operate equipment such as mixers, food processors, food cutters, meat slicers, blenders, hot wells, radio communication devices, hydraulic lifts, trash compactors, ware washing, garbage disposal, and refuse pulper equipment.

Preferred

Ability to measure dry and liquid food stuffs in units of measurement such as cup, pint, quart, pound, and ounce to properly adhere to recipe and production requirements.

Preferred

Ability to read labels on cleaning solutions, written directions and work schedules. Working knowledge of fundamental janitorial and custodial procedures. Ability to properly use, control and inventory equipment and supplies.  Working knowledge of carpet and floor care techniques.     

Required

Ability to clean and prepare guest rooms for incoming guests.  Ability to recognize when a guestroom has been adequately prepared for an incoming guest.  Ability to recognize when public areas are adequately neat and clean.   

Required

Skill in operating a variety of industrial and/or janitorial equipment including buffers, waxers, scrubbers, polishers and vacuum cleaners. 

Required

Ability to perform various custodial duties that involve walking, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, stooping and crouching.

Required

Ability to work overtime, swing shifts or weekends as assigned in order to meet operational needs. Ability to work independently or with others as directed or assigned. Ability to interact politely and courteously with University staff, guests and residents.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.

Reading Comprehension Test: A reading assessment will be conducted.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Housing & Hospitality

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

X

Climbing

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

X

Loud noise levels

X

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 2: Position in which required tasks normally do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but may require performing unplanned Classification 1 tasks. In these jobs the normal work performance involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment.