Food Service Worker

Performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or serving foods in one or more of a variety of food service environments. May perform duties, which include; preparing salad items, hot and cold foods, fried foods, customer order requests, as appropriate to the position. Duties also include cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment, utensils, small-wares and similar. Assists in the set-up, service, collecting of garbage/trash; as appropriate to the area of operation. Will serve food to customers and maintain record keeping of all logs pertaining to spoilage, fryer logs, and warmer logs. Must provide excellent customer service and adhere to recipes at all times. Duties and Responsibilities Set up food service area, equipment and utensils, under detailed instruction from supervisor, in accordance with specific area needs; checks food temperatures and/or prepares areas for daily operations; operates cooking equipment as required. Conveys food and supplies from the walk-in cooler, freezer, or dry storage area to the serving/cooking area either by carrying or by utilizing a cart. Follows proper procedures in setting up hot and cold food displays, preparation coolers, and preparation areas, chooses proper utensils for all preparation coolers and areas and hot food warmers to appropriate temperature for menu items. Prepares hot and cold meat, vegetables, bread, sandwiches, pizza, fried food, salads, and/or other similar food items, as appropriate to the position for display in both cold and warm display units. Serves food items to customers from hot food warmer/plates, or by making menu items to order per customer requests, in accordance with specific instructions, ensuring that appropriate portions are served. May serve a range of hot and cold food items from counters, food warmers, coolers, heat plates, and/or steam tables. Replenishes foods, plastic-ware, napkins, condiments / sauces/dressings as needed. Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures proper disposal of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions, as directed by supervisor. Keep a clean and maintained work area, including floors, facilities, walk-in coolers and freezers, utensils, small-wares, dining areas, sinks, and equipment; collects and places garbage and trash in designated containers; as appropriate to the area of operation. Wash all pots, pans, utensils, and other small-wares ensuring sanitary handling and proper organization of such items. Provide guidance and training to other employees performing related work. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by supervisor. Must assist other food service workers as needed throughout shift. Must remain positive and professional at all times. Must follow all food safety guidelines, and must follow the uniform policy at all times. Must work a varying schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. #J-18808-Ljbffr CN BROWN BIG APPLE