Food Service Worker

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Basic Cooking and food preparation experience
• Able to follow food safety and sanitation procedures
• Must possess and maintain Food Handler Certification
• Able to safely operate kitchen equipment, including a commercial dishwasher
• Able to demonstrate respect and sensitivity towards a diverse population
• Must pass a criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing simple meals, sandwiches, snacks, and beverages for shelter clients
• Perform light cooking and food preparation tasks as directed
• Serve meals using established portion control guidelines
• Replenish food, beverages, snacks, and condiments as needed
• Assist with meal setup and breakdown
• Remove trash and keep kitchen areas clean
• Operate a commercial dishwasher, cleaning pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Help maintain the cleanliness of the dining room, wiping tables and mopping
• Sort, inspect, weigh, and properly store donated food items
• Monitor food expiration dates and remove outdated products
• Help maintain the cleanliness and organization of the walk-in cooler, freezer, and dry storage area
• Perform other duties as related to the position of Kitchen Assistant/Food Service Worker

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus