Food Service Worker

Position Summary

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Overview:
Duties:

• Assists cooks and other staff in the preparation of meals in accordance with established policies; obtains food supplies needed for the preparation of meals.
• Serves meals in accordance with portion control procedures and assists in checking diet trays prior to distribution.
• Cleans equipment, walls, floors, tables, cutting boards, refrigerators/freezers, ice machines, etc., and washes and sanitizes utensils; cleans all dish room and pot room equipment and food carts in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Delivers food carts, trays, etc. to designated areas; serves food in the dining room; prepares and delivers snacks as directed.
• Removes all garbage and waste from the kitchen area and ensures that it is properly stored.
• Restocks all pantries and work stations.
• Records temperatures and times in accordance with HACCP standards.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of:

• Food service operations and the preparation of food
• Cleaning and sanitizing practices as they relate to food service operations

Skill in:
Ability to:

• Read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions.
• Lift cases of canned goods, bags of foodstuffs, and heavy kitchen implements

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.