Title VI Food Service Worker

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Title VI Food Service Worker plays an important role in preparing, cooking, and serving nutritious and culturally appropriate meals for older adults participating in Title VI elder programs. This position is dedicated to ensuring food safety, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment, and delivering excellent customer service. The Food Service Worker will adhere to dietary guidelines and program requirements while accommodating diverse dietary needs and cultural preferences. This role also involves effective communication with other staff and addressing feedback to support a positive dining experience for all participants.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in preparing and cooking meals according to established menus and dietary guidelines.
• Follow recipes and portion control standards to ensure meal consistency and quality.
• Serve meals to program participants in a respectful and timely manner.
• Ensure meals are presented attractively and meet all health and safety standards.
• Address special requests or dietary needs of participants as directed by the Nutritionist or Dietitian.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, including regular cleaning of kitchen equipment, utensils, and surfaces.
• Follows all food safety and sanitation procedures as outlined in the Oklahoma State Department of Health-Food Establishment Guidelines.
• Assist with inventory management, including checking food supplies and reporting any shortages to the Head Cook.
• Assist the Head Cook with menu planning that meets the special dietary needs of the elderly and is in compliance with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs).
• Provide excellent service to program participants, addressing any concerns or feedback in a professional manner.
• Communicate effectively with other kitchen staff and program coordinators to ensure smooth operations.
• Complete daily logs and records related to food preparation, service, and inventory management.
• Ensure proper storage of food items to maintain freshness, safety, and compliance with health guidelines.
• Assist in daily cleaning of the kitchen and dining areas, including sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, cleaning tables, sanitizing all food preparation surfaces, and other cleaning duties.
• Other duties as assigned.