Food Service Worker

About the role

Southern Foodservice Management, a national contract food service provider, is looking to hire a Food Service Worker. You should be committed to providing the best possible dining experience for the team members at the TSA Headquarters Café located in Springfield, VA 22150.

Responsibilities

• Perform preparation work of menu items as assigned by Sous Chef and Cook IIs including but not limited to slicing, dicing, chopping, cutting, rolling, mixing, washing, rinsing, panning, slacking, etc.
• Efficiently and proficiently serve customers on the serving lines during meal service times; maintain proper flow rate of customers as prescribed by Management.
• Perform simple cooking tasks such as 1-step heating (e.g., scoop and bake cookies) as assigned by Sous Chef.
• Maintain proper food safety and handling techniques per applicable food code and HACCP standards.
• Follow and enforce proper safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Conduct duties in an orderly and professional manner and to standards of Southern Foodservice code of conduct.
• Follow direction of Cook I in carrying out duties and procedures as assigned.
• Prepare food products according to the daily menu’s recipes — not over-salted, properly cooked, and garnished on the serving line.
• Cook simple required meal items according to the daily menu or other required menu items.
• Check temperatures for required ranges, ensuring items are properly cooked and set out for meal service.
• Replenish food items as required during service; greet and care for customers while working on the service lines; break down service areas after the meal period ends.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of service line and areas during meal periods — wipe up spills and maintain a clean, neat appearance.
• Clear service lines and thoroughly clean service lines and areas after meal service.
• Perform other cleaning tasks assigned by Cook I, Shift Leader, or Management.
• Support other duties or tasks assigned by Assistant Managers or Supervisors as part of any “Job” or “Position” during a normal work schedule; may be assigned to support meal production, service, cleaning after the meal, or the dining facility.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Strength: Lift up to 40 lbs
• Posture: Standing 80%, Walking 20%
• Movement of objects: Frequent
• Heavy Lifting, Heavy Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing or Balancing: Occasional
• Stooping: Frequent
• Reaching: Frequent
• Handling: Frequent
• Talking/Hearing: Frequent
• Seeing: Frequent
• Temperature Variation: Frequent