What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Associate 1 position at Cook Group?
Overview
The Cafeteria Staff at Cook Winston-Salem is responsible for food preparation and serving, clean up, menu planning, and ordering stock.
Responsibilities
• Follow proper food storage and handling regulations to conform to local and State requirements and pass Serve Safe• Maintain accuracy in weighing, measuring and portioning food• Keep work areas clean, sanitize work surfaces and serving utensils, mops floors, remove trash daily, and perform other assigned cleaning duties• Operate electric, steam and gas cooking equipment; clean equipment and pots and pans after use; initiate repairs as needed• Prepare high-quality food according to standardized recipes in the correct portions in a cost-conscious manner for a cafeteria• Take temperature of hot foods prior to mealtime on temperature charts• Keep beverages (coffee and tea) prepared for dispensing• Follow the menu plan, adjusting for nutritionally equivalent substitutes, leftovers, and emergencies
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED required• Ability to read/write/understand work charts and other related documents• Minimum 2 years experience in a Cafeteria style cooking or steam table environment
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift or move items weighing 10-30 pounds. Items over 30 lbs. requires assistance• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Majority of day is spent in pulling, pushing, lifting and moving around the building• Must have clean attire and hair be covered either by a bonnet or hat• Ability to wear gloves majority of day with frequent changing
