Food Services

Job Title

Food Service Worker

Supervisor

Food Service Director

Job Overview

This position performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or serving foods and beverages in one or more of a variety of food service environments. May perform such duties as preparing salad items, hot foods, and/or cold foods, and/or assisting in the preparation of baking, broiling, frying, or assembling food items, as appropriate and other related job duties assigned.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Prepares or assists in the preparation of hot and cold meals and vegetable dishes, beverages, salads, sandwiches, and/or other similar food items, within the ServSafe guidelines and within dietary specifications. Uses steamtables, stoves, knives, blenders, ovens and other kitchen equipment as appropriate.
  • Assists with food preparation duties for the day by cutting, peeling, or slicing as needed.
  • Sets up food service, kitchen, or salad area facilities, equipment and utensils, under detailed instruction, in accordance with specific area needs; checks food temperatures and/or prepares areas for daily operations; operate cooking or bakery equipment as needed
  • Serves food items to clients from steam tables, in accordance with specific instructions, ensuring that appropriate portions are served; replenishes foods, silverware, glassware, dishes, and trays at serving stations; may order and replenish condiments.
  • Fills milk, juice, and/or ice machines, if present in area of operation; ensures that machines are cleaned and maintained, as necessary.
  • Cleans the kitchen and dining area by picking up trash, clearing and washing plates and dishes, and wiping down tables as needed.
  • Cleans pots, pans, and any other dishes in the kitchen as needed, adhering to safety and sanitation standards at all times.
  • Cleans and maintains work areas, including floors, facilities, utensils, and equipment; collects and places garbage and trash in designated containers; as appropriate to the area of operation.
  • Adheres to food safety standards at all times, making sure that all food is free or contaminants and pathogens
  • Assures proper storage and use of inventory, monitoring and recording temperatures.
  • Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions.
  • Organizes and completes client orientation and continuing life skills education classes
  • Serves and protects the agency by adhering to professional standards, agency policies and procedures, Statement of Work requirements and ACA standards
  • Provides guidance and training to other employees performing related work.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
  • One year of quantity food preparation and service experience is required
  • Any other combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered
  • Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
  • Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standard
  • Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to reach into cabinetry above and below kitchen equipment. Ability to work with computers and the applicable software typically used by the facility.
  • Must be able to follow rules and regulations and compliance tasks as outlined in the policy and procedures

Certifications and Licenses

  • ServSafe Food Handler’s certificate required and must be secured within completion of the probationary period and maintained throughout employment.
  • Valid driver’s license and appropriate liability insurance required. Positions in this classification may be required to travel and work at multiple sites on a regular basis
  • First Aid / CPR / AED certification agency completion of the ninety-day probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment in this classification.
  • The above statements are intended to describe the general work task expected from the individual assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.
  • This position requires a physical and vaccinations in accordance with the Food Service Plan
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • This position requires approval from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The BOP will conduct a NCIC check as part of their vetting process. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.