Primary Purpose:

Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

None specified

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools

Ability to perform basic math

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Food Preparation and Serving

Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform

Sets up serving line including the steam Carries food dishes, trays, and utensils from kitchen and supply areas to serve counters. Keeps serving line stocked with food.

Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of

Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.

Safety and Sanitation

Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.

Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and

Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to

Maintain personal appearance and

Other

Handle and record cashier functions

Help record food requisitions and order necessary

Maintain daily food preparation

Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff

Complete annual continuing education

Follow district safety protocols and emergency

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching

Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)

Environment: Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.