Food Service Worker (Cook)

Food Service Worker

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room sets, and side service stands with hot and cold foods including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter, and beverages.
• Serves food cafeteria-style to diners in serving line or serves tables family-style by placing dishes of food on tables and refilling as necessary.
• Prepares fruits and vegetables for cooking and serving by washing, peeling, scraping, and dicing.
• Cuts and shreds lettuce, slices tomatoes, cuts lemons, prepares butter chips and opens cans.
• Makes coffee, tea, ice water, and other beverages.
• Portions out food by placing uniform amount in small serving dishes.
• Grills fast food items such as hamburgers and uses deep fat fryer.
• Cleans equipment in kitchen and dining area.
• Washes dishes, pots, pans, coffee urn, glasses, and flatware.
• Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors.
• Disposes of food waste and trash.
• Moves heavy garbage cans and assists in unloading supply trucks and storing heavy supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.