Food Service Worker

Tioga Opportunities, Inc .is a cornerstone of the community that offers opportunities for growth and development for customers and employees. We are a strength-based, inclusive agency, committed to improving the lives of those we serve. The Food Service Worker performs basic food preparation and service for the congregate and home delivered meals nutrition services program for older adults; maintains a clean kitchen. The Food Service Worker position pays $16.00/hour. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Generous benefits include: 403b retirement savings 403b agency contribution 2.5 weeks of paid vacation to start Sick and personal leave 12 paid holidays Dental and Vision insurance Life insurance Responsibilities include: Performs basic food preparation and service for the congregate and home delivered meals nutrition services program for older adults; maintains a clean kitchen. Prepares food as assigned by Kitchen Supervisor or Cook. Assists in counter service, assembling and portioning food. Assists in hot and frozen food packing and storage. Cleans work areas after meals; washes dishes and pans by hand and uses the dishwasher. Cleans kitchen areas, refrigerators, coolers, dishwashers, etc. Works in dishwashing area as assigned by supervisor. Restocks and stores items in the proper area. Follows all federal, state, and program health and safety requirements. Required skills and abilities: Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work well with others. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Must complete the Red Certification and Food Safety Course administered by the Division of Environmental Health at the Tioga County Health Department within 6 months of hire. Physical Demands: Constantly: Activity/condition exists from 2/3 or more of the time. Stands for food preparation and serving. Walks in the kitchen, storeroom, freezer, and cooler. Frequently: Activity/condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifts and carries items from shelves in storeroom, food from ovens and stoves, and deliveries of 40 pounds; assists in the lifting of more than 40 pounds. Lifts products up to 3 feet high to place food in cart or to place in storeroom on shelves. Occasionally: Activity/condition exists up to 1/3 of the time. Pushes and pulls kitchen carts and equipment. Bends, crouches, and kneels for supplies and equipment. Reaches to upper shelves and equipment when a ladder is not needed. Uses step ladder to reach upper shelves where food and supplies are stored. Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr