Food Service Worker P/T

City of Bartow•Bartow, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs intermediate semiskilled work cooking/serving meals and maintaining the restaurant at the municipal golf course; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Requirements

General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving foods on a large scale and of the use and care of utensils and equipment.
General knowledge of food safety, values and nutrition.
Skill in customer service, communication, mathematics, and attention to detail.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and customers.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
Knowledge of food service lines set-up and temperature requirements.
Ability to read and write.
High school diploma or equivalent.
0 to 3 years of related experience in the food service industry.
Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

Serves food and beverages in accordance with menu during restaurant operating hours, special events and tournaments.
Operates standard restaurant POS systems, prepares checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales tax, collects payments from tables.
Uses basic skills to help food preparation staff when necessary.
Cleans bar, tables, dining room, kitchen, utensils and equipment, washes dishes; performs daily general cleaning chores.
Preps garnishes, condiments, and all necessary items in preparation for breakfast and lunch.
Participates in serving food and in cleaning dining facility.
Performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or serving foods and beverages.
May perform such duties as preparing salad items, hot foods, and/or cold foods.
Assist in cleaning work areas, equipment and utensils.
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.
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.
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.
Performs related tasks as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
All City of Bartow employees are considered EOC essential in times of emergency. An e-role will be provided to each employee when an emergency is declared.
As a City of Bartow employee, you are a public servant of a local entity and are responsible to adhere to the Florida State Statute governing the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees Florida State Statute Chapter 112. Additionally, all Bartow employees are subject to Chapter 119 of the Florida State Statutes which governs public records.