FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Job Title

Under direct supervision, this non-security related position performs a variety of tasks associated with the preparation and serving of foods and beverages.

Responsibilities include preparing salads, sauces, desserts, coffee, and tea, as well as performing standard food service work including sanitation duties and various serving responsibilities.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Performing food/beverage preparatory work such as washing, peeling, scraping and cutting vegetables and fruits; preparing simple salads and slicing cakes and pies; making coffee, tea, and other beverages.
• Dishe out portions of food on trays or plates, and pours beverages.
• Performing cleaning work such as scraping, washing, and sorting dishes, glassware and silverware; cleaning kitchen equipment, pots and pans, counters, and tables; sweeping and mopping the floor.
• Assisting management in simple inventory counts and similar information needed for the placement of food and supply orders. Receiving deliveries and taking inventory.
• Preparing various documentation required in the food service operation including preparation and inventory pull sheets, production/service documentation, sanitation records, and meal delivery records.
• Assisting management in conducting orientation and training for staff and detainee workers.
• Monitoring and directing detainee workers in tray preparation, cleanup, sanitation and other related duties to the operation of the food service area.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• One (1) year food production experience in commercial, military, or institutional setting is preferred. Experience in the field of corrections/detainee management and prior correctional food service training is preferred.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in order to maintain records, files and prepare simple reports required.

Equal Opportunity Employer