Food Sanitation Specialist-FSS

Blackstone Consulting, Inc.•Key West, FL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Sanitation Specialist is responsible and accountable for sanitation and standard operational procedures (SOP’s) in the dining facility. Primary functions involve pre-meal set-up, meal time assigned tasks, and post-meal cleaning procedures. This role also involves providing excellent customer service to the client.

Requirements

Good working knowledge of food preparation.
Familiarity of kitchen equipment, including but not limited to, knife, forks, measuring utensils, pots, pans, etc.
May lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Stands and moves within the kitchen area for 6 to 7 hours (excluding break and lunch periods).
Some bending and stooping.

Responsibilities

Performs tasks and operational workloads scheduled for the shift.
Washes dishware, silverware, pots, and pans.
Performs all cleaning and sanitation duties pertaining to floors, walls, and windows.
Replenishes “to-go” items (dining areas) dishware & utensils on serving lines.
Replenishes all breads, crackers, fruits & salad bar requirements.
Ensures proper water temperatures and proper operational methods are maintained in the dishwashing machine throughout the washing period.
Ensures pots & pans are continuously washed, rinsed, cleaned, and maintained in a sanitary condition.
Conducts final rinse checks using chemical test strips.
Ensures compliance with proper handling of sanitized flatware and dishware.
Ensures clean, sanitized dishware and utensils are continually stocked for patron use.
Maintains the dining area, ensuring tables are cleared and available, floors are spill-free, and condiments and served beverages are continuously checked and replenished.
Ensures lunch & break periods conform to company policies.
Reports all accidents to management and/or shift/ work leader immediately.
Continues training and ensures competencies for all specific tasks.
Conducts additional duties assigned by Management and/or Shift / Work leader.
Ensures all tasks are conducted in accordance with TB Med 530.
Cooperates with Quality Assurance Surveillance and Preventive Medicine inspections.
Adheres to the PFS/BCI rules and regulations set forth in the employee handbook.
Complies with all HACCP standards.
Applies basic skills and develops skills appropriate for the position.
Focuses primarily on own area of specialty.