SEIU-Salad/Sandwich Maker

University Of Rochester Food Service Worker

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Job Location:

475 Alumni Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type: Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32.5

Department: 200810 Cash Ops/Aux Ops

Work Shift: UR - Evening (United States of America)

Range: UR SEIU 024 H

Compensation Range: $18.75 - $25.44

The referenced pay range represents the first and last step pay rates for this job, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Individual pay will be set in accordance with terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

Prepares and mixes ingredients for making a variety of sandwiches; makes sandwiches as ordered. Cleans, prepares and mixes various ingredients according to computer-generated recipes to be used in salads, fruit cocktails, salad dressings, sandwiches and similar dishes; arranges vegetables and salads attractively; garnishes appropriately. Prepares special food products for patients, cafeteria service and catered functions. Sets up salad bar and replenishes as needed.

Supervision and direction exercised: None.

Machines and equipment used: Vertical cutter, sandwich wrappers, slicer, steam-jacketed kettles, food choppers, mixers, blenders, knives, peelers, shredders and like specialty tools.

Typical duties:

• Cleans fruits and vegetables, removing inedible portions; peels, dices, shreds or slices as required. Properly prepares and stores all produce to ensure maximum shelf life. Mixes ingredients for a variety of salads and salad dressings; cuts and portions; arranges attractively and adds garnishes; wraps and labels; stores; rotates and discards food as directed.
• Assembles ingredients; processes and portions special food products required for patient feeding. Assures that serving areas (salad bars) are supplied, garnished and adequate refills are prepared.
• Plans and prepares for following day/days.
• Cleans utensils, equipment and work areas; maintains prescribed standards of sanitation, safety and housekeeping in assigned work area.
• Reviews computer-generated recipes as a guide or receives instruction from the FPM concerning type and quantity of food to be prepared and size of portions; plans work to meet cooking and serving schedules.
• Processes, measures and mixes ingredients for making a variety of sandwiches such as chicken, tuna and egg salad; portions roasted/baked meats by slicing; makes sandwiches as ordered; labels sandwiches for display and places on trays.
• Records amounts of food left over or not served and records additional food items prepared.
• Mixes ingredients and prepares a variety of desserts for patient and staff meal service; arranging them attractively and adding garnishes.

Requirements:

Ability to read and write English and understand and follow oral and written instructions plus 6 months experience in a commercial food service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to lift items weighing approximately 40-50 pounds.

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