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.