Cafeteria Worker (Pool)

Food Service Worker

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

Qualifications:

• 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

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Food Preparation and Serving
• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes
• Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures
• Practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers
• Maintain clean and organized storage areas
• Safety and Sanitation
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards
• Follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety
• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene
• Other
• Handle and record cashier functions accurately
• Help record food requisitions and orders necessary supplies
• Maintain daily food preparation records
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members
• Help manage inventory by putting away delivered food and supplies and rotating stock using the FIFO method

This is a federally funded position. This position is contingent on maintaining the funds.

Equipment Used: Large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, oven, dishwasher, and food and utility cart.

Working Conditions: Continual standing, walking, pushing, and pulling; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing (ladder), moderate lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds); moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures. Must be able to work in a noisy environment with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress.