Child Nutrition Worker, Student Intern POOL

Food Service Worker

Primary Purpose: Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: None specified

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations

Experience

• None
• Must be at least 16 years of age

Major Responsibilities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Food Preparation and Serving

1. Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
2. Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures.
3. Practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
4. Supervise storage and handle food items and supplies. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.

Safety and Sanitation

1. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
2. Follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
3. Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
4. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
5. Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.

Other

1. Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
2. Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.
3. Maintain daily food preparation records.
4. Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.

Supervisory Responsibilities

1. None

Equipment Used: Large and small kitchen equipment and tools including, mixer, pressure steamer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food and utility cart.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Posture: frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing (ladder)

Motion: continual standing, walking, pushing and pulling

Lifting: moderate lifting and carrying

Environment: moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.