Food Service Worker

About the role

Operates a variety of kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, and season and knead foodstuffs for cooking, serving and storing. Assists in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods, and properly stores food, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage. Inspects workstations for compliance with service standards. Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment following all Sodexo, client and regulatory rules and procedures. Sets up stations with entree, soups, salads, breads, condiments, other food products and utensils. Provides general stocking duties in service area. Serves and replenishes food from counters and steam tables (sometimes using a conveyor food belt) and breaks down stations at the end of meal periods. Brews coffee and tea. May be required to restock other beverage areas. May work on a tray line to distribute food. Interacts with customers in the serving, retail and dining areas. Assists customers with opening containers and cutting food when requested. Washes dishes by hand or places them in a dishwashing machine. Washes worktables, walls, refrigerators and meat blocks. Sweeps, mops, cleans and vacuums floors. Breaks down and stores food items at the end of each day’s final meal period. Removes and moves trash and garbage from designated areas. Transfers supplies and equipment within and between storage and work areas such as pantry and dish room.

Responsibilities

• Attend all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.
• Comply with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Report all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Comply with all Sodexo HACCP policies and procedures.
• Attend training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• Adhere to Operations Security (OPSEC) standard operations procedures.
• Adhere to Property Control Plan for management of Government Furnished Property (GFP).
• Adhere to the safety and health program that complies with EM 385-1-1 and applicable OSHA, DOD, Armed Forces Branch(s), Federal, state, and local safety, environmental and health requirements.
• Maintain a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in accordance with Appendix A, EM 385-1-1.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Project Manager/Supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to effectively delegate and develop team members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Commercial cooking experience.
• SERV Safe Food Handler Certification preferred.
• Pass and maintain any required security clearance requirements.
• Comply with Drug Free Workplace policy.

Education, Skills And Experience

• High school education or GED.
• 1-year relevant work experience within a commercial food service environment.
• Ability to organize effectively, solve problems quickly and communicate clearly.
• Focused with a drive to succeed.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle both internal and external conflicts.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job individuals will stand for long periods of time working within a commercial kitchen environment. The physical demands of this position require prolonged standing, walking, use of hands and fingers, reaching with arms, climbing and balancing. Ability to regularly lift 25–50 pounds and on occasion up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment of this position may require the employee to work in extreme temperatures: wet, hot, cold or humid conditions (indoor and outdoor); near moving mechanical parts; in high precarious places; areas where fumes or airborne particles are present; with or around toxic or caustic chemicals; in areas where the risk of electrical shock is present; around explosives; areas where the risk of radiation is present and work which exposes the employee to vibration. The visual demands of this position require clear vision of less than 20 inches to greater than 20 feet; ability to identify and distinguish colors; peripheral vision and depth perception. Exposure to noise levels ranging from very quiet to very loud.