*This job opening is for 2nd Shift*
The food handler plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe preparation, handling, and serving of food items in accordance with established health and safety standards. This position involves various tasks related to food preparation, sanitation, and customer service within a food service establishment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and assemble food items according to standardized recipes and portion sizes
- Follow proper food handling, good manufacturing procedures (GMPs), and safety procedures to prevent contamination and ensure food quality
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in food preparation and service areas, including washing dishes, utensils, and equipment
- Monitor food temperatures during storage, cooking, and serving to ensure compliance with food safety regulations
- Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food supplies and ingredients to minimize waste and maintain freshness
- Check the labels and packaging materials prior to the start up of operations and fill up the form and sign
- Adhere to hygiene and sanitation standards, including proper handwashing, glove usage, and personal grooming
- Assist in stocking and replenishing inventory as needed to support daily operations
- Provide friendly and efficient customer service, including taking orders, processing payments, and addressing customer inquiries or concerns
- Collaborate with team members to maintain a positive and productive work environment
- Follow all health and safety guidelines
- Perform other tasks as assigned by his superiors and Quality Assurance from time to time
Required Key Skills and Qualifications
To thrive in this position, candidates must bring a commitment to inclusivity, transparency, and growth. Essential skills include:
- Understanding of basic food safety principles, including proper handwashing techniques
- Adherence to personal hygiene standards, such as wearing clean uniforms, using hair restraints, and maintaining trimmed fingernails
- Proficiency in food preparation techniques, including slicing, dicing, chopping, marinating, and cooking various types of food items
- Ability to handle knives safely and efficiently to prepare ingredients accurately and quickly
- Awareness of common food allergens and how to prevent cross-contact during food preparation and service
- Familiarity with the menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods to accurately answer customer inquiries and make recommendations
- Knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitization procedures for kitchen equipment, utensils, and work surfaces to maintain a safe and hygienic environment
- Basic understanding of inventory control practices, such as monitoring stock levels, rotating perishable items, and minimizing waste
- Compliance with local health regulations and food safety standards to prevent foodborne illness and ensure public health safety
What We Offer
- A mission-driven inclusive environment focused on both individual and collective success.
- Opportunities for professional development to help you reach your career goals.
- Access to tools, mentorship, and resources tailored to elevate your proficiency and contributions.
Commitment to Inclusion
At Ramar Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to talent attraction and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential.
Your skills, experiences, and perspective are valuable - and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.
Interested? Apply now, we look forward to welcoming you!