Food Service Worker
About The Position
The Food Service Worker performs a wide range of duties in a commissary kitchen involving the preparation and/or packaging of foods and beverages. Work may include preparing salad items, hot or cold foods, and assisting with bakery items, as appropriate to the position. The role also assists with cleaning work areas, equipment, and utensils, and may help set up and tear down operations and collect garbage and trash. The worker prepares or assists with preparing food and beverages, follows food-line setup procedures, operates food production equipment as needed, and adheres to safety and sanitation requirements. The role may also support broader mission work, including food distributions, meal preparation and delivery, and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to read, understand, and follow directions.
- Ability to operate cooking and food preparation equipment.
- Ability to understand and meet commissary standards for health, safety, and excellence.
- Ability to remain alert and focused in a noisy, fast-paced environment.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and thorough.
- Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods.
- Ability to perform considerable physical activity, including lifting, carrying, and placing up to 60 pounds at a time.
- Ability to work in hot or cold conditions for long periods and tolerate sudden, extreme temperature changes.
- Ability to work with all food types, including gluten, dairy, and raw proteins, including pork.
- Ability to work in a hot and damp environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare or assist in preparing hot and cold meat and vegetable dishes, beverages, salads, sandwiches, pie fillings, simple bakery items, salad dressings, and similar food items, as appropriate to the position.
- Follow procedures for setting up hot and cold food lines, select appropriate utensils, and set steam-line temperatures for menu items.
- Assist with food preparation as directed and operate food production equipment as needed.
- Follow safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations to ensure quality food service.
- Address day-to-day issues involving equipment and food supplies; identify and ensure disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies or equipment, and other unusual conditions.
- Assist with mission work as needed and requested, including serving as a truck spotter, supporting Farm Market, Community Garden, Freight Farms, and on- or off-site food distributions, and preparing and serving home-delivered meals.
- Assist with cleaning work areas, equipment, and utensils; help with setup, teardown, and garbage or trash collection as appropriate to the area of operation.
- Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
