Food Service Worker
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. May perform such duties as preparing salad items, hot foods, and/or cold foods, and/or assisting in the preparation of bakery items, as appropriate to the position. Assist in cleaning work areas, equipment, utensils. May assist in the set-up, service; and collection of garbage/trash; as appropriate to the area of operation. May serve food to customers and/or perform cashiering duties as appropriate. This position is open pending the successful outcome of the bid process.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Must obtain and maintain a ServSafe Manager certification within 90 days of hire and complete additional training required by the contract and franchisor.
- Must clear state background check upon hire.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is required.
- Must be able to perform basic math calculations.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and develop solutions.
- Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Nice To Haves
- Previous food service industry and/or Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) experience preferred.
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 procedure 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.
- Tends 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; collect and places garbage and trash in designated containers; as appropriate to the area of operation.
- May perform cashiering duties, as required.
- May provide guidance and training to other employees performing related work.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
