Food Service Worker

Portsmouth Public Schools•Portsmouth, VA

About The Position

Performs responsible semi-skilled work in preparing and serving institutional meals and cleaning cafeterias; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Food Services Manager.

Requirements

General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats, breads, vegetables and other foods on a large scale
General knowledge of the use or care of food preparation equipment
General knowledge of food values and nutrition
General knowledge of U.S.D.A. rules and regulations
Skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment
Ability to get along well with others
Ability to work long hours while standing and under high temperature conditions
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth grade and some experience in food preparation in large quantities.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

Practice proper sanitation procedures
Preparing, cooking and serving meats, breads, vegetables and other food in accordance with the menu.
Prepares and serves fruits, desserts, salads, soups and other foods
May be assigned to one specific food preparation area or rotated through the full range of food services
Washes pots, pans, kettles and other cooking utensils
Operates dishwasher, mixer, chopper, slicer, steamers, ovens and other food service and mechanical equipment
Cleans work surfaces, eating and food preparation area
Sweeps and mops and performs other custodial duties as assigned
Assists in estimating and ordering food supplies
Receives and stocks food supplies
May serve as cashier
Performs related tasks as required.