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Job Type
Full-time
Description
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or packaging foods and beverages in one or more of a variety of food service environments. May perform such duties as preparing salad items, hot foods, and/or cold foods, and/or assisting in the preparation of bakery items, as appropriate to the position. Assist in cleaning work areas, equipment, utensils. May assist in the set up, and tear down; and collection of garbage/trash; as appropriate to the area of operation. In addition to all duties required of the food service workers, this position also "catches" meals at line end to ensure they are transferred safely and intact from prep and wrap area to labeling and pack out as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares or assists in the preparation of hot and cold meat and vegetable dishes, beverages, salads, sandwiches, pie fillings, simple bakery items, salad dressings, and/or other similar food items, as appropriate to the position.
- Follows prescribed procedures in setting up hot and cold food lines; chooses proper utensils and sets steam line to appropriate temperature for menu items.
- Assists with food preparation as directed, operating food production equipment as required to complete tasks.
- Follows all safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations to ensure quality food service.
- Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions.
- Assist in any other area of the commissary as needed and requested by any member of the management team.
- Assist with any and all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including, but not limited to: serving as a truck spotter, helping with Farm Market/Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off-site food distributions, preparation of meals, and serving home-delivered meals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to read, understand and follow directions.
- Ability to operate cooking and food preparation equipment
- Ability to understand and meet commissary standards for health, safety, and excellence.
- Ability to remain alert and focused in an environment that is noisy and fast-paced.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and thorough.
- Prolonged periods walking or standing; significant physical endurance and repetition required.
- Considerable physical activity - must be able to lift up and down, twist and turn, carry, and place up to 100 pounds at a time of hot or cold solids, liquids, boxes or other forms of transport or storage.
- Must be able to work in a hot, cold and damp environment.
Salary Description
$19.00/hr. *Bi-Weekly Pay Periods