Food Service Worker - Scranton School District

Aramark • Scranton, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker assists the manager with food and meal preparation, maintains cash receipts and meal records, and helps complete daily reports. The role supports high standards of food quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety while preparing, serving, and storing food according to menus, schedules, and department procedures. The worker also maintains clean and organized kitchen and storage areas and may perform other duties as assigned.

The position is at Jim Connors Learning Center at Monticello East, 1509 Maple St., Scranton, PA 18505. Physical demands may include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended walking or standing. The role may require wearing a uniform and using personal protective equipment (PPE). Job duties may change, and additional duties may be assigned without formal notice.

Requirements

• Food Service Certificate, as needed.
• Sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work quickly and concisely under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu.
• Prepare daily reports verifying transactions and assist the manager with daily reports.
• Understand what is included in a meal.
• Store food accurately and hygienically.
• Serve food according to meal schedules and department policies and procedures.
• Use and care for kitchen equipment, especially knives.
• Prepare a variety of food items and beverages in a timely manner.
• Add garnishes to support customer satisfaction and visual appeal.
• Coordinate and assist with major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment.
• Follow food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage.
• Follow the uniform policy.
• Connect with the manager daily to understand and accurately prepare the menu.
• Monitor food temperature requirements.
• Maintain clean and organized work and storage areas.
• Scrub and polish counters and clean and sanitize steam tables and other equipment.
• Follow established cleanliness procedures and standards, including sweeping, mopping, and ware washing.
• Keep garbage collection sites and kitchen floor areas neat and sanitary.
• Perform other assigned duties, including duties in other kitchen areas.
• Maintain cash receipts and meal records.

What This Job Offers

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