PRN Part-Time Food Service Assistant

State of Nebraska • Kearney, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate to general supervision, performs routine work in simple food preparation, serving and cleanup tasks. Work assignments are clearly defined and performed under established work procedures and policies. Positions may provide training to new employees in this class or explain work processes but would not be assigned work leader responsibilities such as assigning and monitoring work. This position offers no benefits. Scheduled work hours total approximately 16 hours every two weeks.

Requirements

• MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE.
• Knowledge of personal hygiene, basic kitchen equipment supplies and utensils.
• Knowledge of basic foodstuffs such as fruits, vegetables, bakery goods, meats and poultry.
• Knowledge of food preparation procedures for salads, sandwiches, short order items and other routinely prepared foods.
• Knowledge of facility standards and procedures for the cleaning of dishes, utensils, equipment and facilities.
• Knowledge of food sanitation and food preparation schedules.
• Ability to understand and follow facility kitchen and dining room safety practice.
• Ability to safely use knives and handle hot equipment or utensils.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to tolerate high temperature and high humidity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with facility residents, patients or members.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift and carry food items equipment and supplies.
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Prepares vegetables and fruits for salads, makes sandwiches, performs grill and deep fat fryer cooking for short orders.
• Assists Food Service Workers (cooks) in preparing a variety of foods.
• Sets tables with tablecloth, dishes, glasses, and silverware.
• Fills sugar, salt and pepper shakers, and water glasses and coffee cups.
• Arranges and serves food at the service counter.
• Stocks serving lines with silverware, trays, napkins, glasses and cups.
• Serves as cashier.
• Operates automatic dishwashing equipment and ensures that dishes and utensils meet facility standards for sanitation.
• Cleans kitchen equipment and walls; sweeps, mops, vacuums kitchen and/or dining area floors; cleans dining area walls, chairs, tables, and serving areas.
• Clears tables, cleans carts, and prepares dishes for dishwashing machines.
• Washes dishes.
• Delivers food carts to outlying areas.

Benefits

• comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed