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JOB SUMMARY: The Food Service Worker performs routine food service tasks under general supervision in a food production and/or customer service area, ensuring that food preparation and handling comply with food safety standards and Department of Health (DOH) regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the preparation of food such as meats, vegetables, baked goods and desserts, to include beverages, salads, dressings, sandwiches, and cold plates. Prepare portioned and fast foods on grill, in broiler, or in deep fat fryer as appropriate.
• Prepare and handle food according to food safety standards and DOH regulations.
• Operate food production equipment to include slicers, choppers, dicers, mixers, vertical cutters, patty making machines, and other vegetable, bakery, and meat processing equipment.
• Transport food or supplies to serving areas; ensure that areas are properly set up; assemble and replenish food, supplies, and equipment as required; ensure proper temperature of food in steam tables and correct counter display; take orders, portion, and serve food to customers; record portions served according to procedure; remove, cover, wrap, label, store, rotate, and discard food and condiments as directed.
• Clean assigned area following proper sanitary procedures, to include equipment, counters, work and dining tables, chairs, refrigerators, utensils, and dispensers; sweep and mop floors; vacuum carpets and empty ash trays.
• Ensure all supplies, materials and equipment are available in assigned work areas for proper performance of duties; maintain replenishment as necessary; report need to repair equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures to program supervisor.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to read and follow instructions normally acquired through a partial high school education.
• 2 years’ experience working in a kitchen environment.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking, safety and sanitation.
• Good customer service skills.