Food Service Worker

Assist Chefs and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed including delivering food to specified locations and setting-up food service tables as needed.

Prepare a variety of foods according to Supervisors instructions following approved procedures

Mix ingredients for green salads vegetable salads pasta salads as directed by Chefs

Assemble sandwiches wraps vegetable and fruit for trays platters and boxed lunches

Prepare assemble portion and package food items for both serving and vending as directed

Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage

Carry food supplies equipment and utensils to and from storage and work areas.

Washes and cleans equipment food preparation areas dining tables work areas to include floors while maintaining the highest possible standards of sanitation.

Maintain a clean and safe work area adhering to food safety and health standards using cleaning chemicals and supplies in accordance with specified safety protocols

Safe food handling practices shall be followed at all times and mandatory safety and food handling trainings provided by the employer shall be undertaken as necessary.

Use manual and/or operates electric appliances to clean peel slice and trim foods as directed by Chefs in a safe manner

Remain alert to potential problems that could lead to equipment malfunction and inform Supervisor immediately if equipment is not working properly

Inform Supervisors when supplies are getting low

Maintain and organize all food logs event order requests labels work order etc.

SERVING RESPONSIBILITIES

Exceptional customer service

Prepare and serve food neatly assisting with serving meals beverages and other related duties

Demonstrate a complete understanding of menu items and explain them to guests accurately

Checks menu items and ensures a sufficient supply throughout daily service or event

Use a Point of Sale system/cash register to record the order compute the amount of the bill collect payment from guests and make change

Balance register accounting for all transactions

Clean and maintain all food preparation and serving areas promoting a clean image to guests

Maintains a professional clean appearance in a clean uniform

Works with student workers and helpers in a professional manner

Cooperates and communicates with other campus staff and students to promote a positive campus climate

Assist with orientation and training of temporary and new employees as directed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION TRAINING AND/OR RELATED EXPERIENCE:

• High school or vocational school graduate or equivalent or working toward diploma.
• Good working knowledge and use of the English language
• Six months to one year minimum in food handling

REASONING COMPETENCY:

Level 2 - Competent

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to exhibit maturity good judgment and flexibility

LANGUAGE COMPETENCY:

Level 2 Competent

Ability to read & interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Ability to relate speak and cooperate effectively before groups of customers students clients or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL COMPETENCY:

Level 1 Entry

Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.

Ability to make change and count a cash register drawer

Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to handle pressure exercise quick thinking and maintain an adequate energy level through the work day.

Able to operate kitchen utensils and equipment safely and efficiently.

Able to work in an environment that is subject to temperature changes.

Able to tolerate standing and lifting throughout the work day.

Ability to exhibit and maintain a high standard of professional knowledge appearance behavior and attitude.

Must be able to understand the proper use and maintenance of major equipment including stoves refrigeration slicer knives and dish machine.

Must work safely to reduce the risk of injury to self co-workers and campus faculty staff and students.

Promptly reports personal injury to Supervisor and seeks first aid as required.

OTHER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATION:

Valid California Drivers License (Required by the first day of service).

California Department of Motor Vehicles printout of the new employees driving record (Required)

California Food Handler Card

First Aid Certificate must be acquired during the employees probationary period