Food Service Worker

SUMMARY OF DUTIES :
Performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or packaging foods and beverages in commissary kitchen. May perform such duties as preparing salad items, hot foods, and/or cold foods, and/or assisting in the preparation of bakery items, as appropriate to the position. Assist in cleaning work areas, equipment, utensils. May assist in the set up, and tear down; and collection of garbage/trash; as appropriate to the area of operation.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

- Prepares or assists in the preparation of hot and cold meat and vegetable dishes, beverages, salads, sandwiches, pie fillings, simple bakery items, salad dressings, and/or other similar food items, as appropriate to the position.

- Follows prescribed procedures in setting up hot and cold food lines; chooses proper utensils and sets steam line to appropriate temperature for menu items.

- Assists with food preparation as directed, operating food production equipment as required to complete tasks.

- Follows all safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations to ensure quality food service.

- Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions.

- Assist with any and all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including, but not limited to: serving as a truck spotter, helping with Farm Market/Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off-site food distributions, preparation of meals and serving home-delivered meals

- Other duties as so assigned or needed.
Requirements

- Ability to read, understand and follow directions.

- Ability to operate cooking and food preparation equipment

- Ability to understand and meet commissary standards for health, safety, and excellence.

- Ability to remain alert and focused in an environment that is noisy and fast-paced.

- Good verbal communication skills.

- Detail-oriented and thorough.

- Prolonged periods walking or standing.

- Considerable physical activity – must be able to lift, carry, and place up to 60 pounds at a time.

- Ability to work in hot or cold conditions for long periods of time;

- Ability to tolerate sudden and extreme changes in temperature;

- Ability to work with all food types, including but not limited to gluten, dairy, and raw proteins, including pork; and

- Must be able to work in a hot and damp environment.