Food Service Worker II

Mass General Brigham•Waltham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or serving foods and beverages in one or more of a variety of food service environments. This role does not require patient care. Essential functions include setting up food service, kitchen, or salad area facilities, equipment, and utensils; checking food temperatures; operating cooking or bakery equipment as assigned; conveying food and supplies from the main kitchen, bakery, and/or salad preparation area to the serving site; following prescribed procedures in setting up hot and cold food lines, ice cream, yogurt, and/or ice machines; preparing or assisting in the preparation of various food items; serving food items to customers; replenishing food, silverware, glassware, dishes, and trays at serving stations; attending to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; and detecting and ensuring disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions. May also include cleaning, washing, and maintaining work areas, floors, facilities, pots, pans, service ware, utensils, and equipment, and collecting and placing garbage and trash in designated containers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
2-3 years food service experience required
Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
Knowledge of food service lines set-up and temperature requirements.
Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Sets up food service, kitchen, or salad area facilities, equipment and utensils, under detailed instruction and, in accordance with specific area needs; checks food temperatures and/or prepares areas for daily operations; may operate cooking or bakery equipment as assigned.
Conveys food and supplies from the main kitchen, bakery, and/or salad preparation area to the serving site either by carrying or by utilizing a motorized cart.
Follows prescribed procedures in setting up hot and cold food lines; ice cream, yogurt, and/or ice machines; chooses proper utensils and sets steam line to appropriate temperature for menu items.
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.
Serves food items to customers from counters and/or steam tables, in accordance with specific instructions, ensuring that appropriate portions are served, and adds relishes and garnishes according to instructions.
Replenishes foods, silverware, glassware, dishes, and trays at serving stations; may order and replenish condiments.
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.
May clean, wash and maintain work areas, including floors, facilities, pots, pans, service ware, utensils, and equipment; collects and places garbage and trash in designated containers; as appropriate to the area of operation.