Food Services Worker

ROOF ABOVE INC•Charlotte, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Work position assists with the preparation of meals. At times, supervision of kitchen activities may be delegated to the Food Service Worker. The Food Service Worker will ensure all aspects of the food service operation performed during their shift, including but not limited to, food preparation, serving meals, cleaning, and maintenance of food service area/equipment as well as record keeping where required during their shift.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED and one or more years’ experience in hospitality, food services, or human service field is required.
A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Cook in a hospitality environment.
Knowledge of kitchen equipment, safe food handling, and safe transit practices.
Skill required to: prepare, transport meals; safely operate agency vans; effectively interact with diverse populations.
Clean driving record and North Carolina driver’s license.
Must have reliable transportation to work.
Must be able to lift 25-30 lbs.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with homeless populations and experience working in a homeless shelter are preferred.
Current Serv-Safe Certification or must obtain within six months of hire

Responsibilities

Follow established schedules in cooking, baking, sanitation, and related activities.
Use standard food preparation utensils and equipment.
Utilize food, ingredients and other consumables as determined by menus and estimated number of diners.
Apply consistent standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standard and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
Receive and organize all in-kind donations.
Clean and sanitize all food preparation equipment and reports food preparation issues or equipment malfunctions to the Director of the Soup Kitchen.
Demonstrate a consistent effort to improve food preparation and provide quality customer service.
Deep commitment to Roof Above core values.
Participates in staff training and development activities as directed.
Performs other duties assigned.