What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Worker position at SeniorResourceConnection?
Job Description
Job Description
This position is accountable for providing necessary assistance to food service and preparation personnel as assigned on a daily basis. Persons fulfilling this position must be flexible and willing to perform a variety of different duties from day-to-day.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
1. Assists food service personnel with various aspects of food preparation.
- a. Prepare main entrees as assigned.
- b. Prepare cold food and side dishes, including vegetables, fruits, salads, sandwiches and baked goods.
- c. Prepares dietary foods for therapeutic diets when necessary.
- d. Packs cold foods and supplies into carryout containers.
- e. Assists with the packing of hot foods into carryout containers for home delivered meals.
- f. Records temperature of foods prior to transportation to congregate dining sites.
2. Participates in maintaining clean surroundings in the kitchen area according to accepted industry sanitation standards.
3. Assures efficient, sanitary and safe operation of the dishwashing area.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.; 2 handed carrying of up to 60 lbs. which includes pushing and pulling. Can twist, grasp and grip objects as well as do horizontal and overhead reaching, bending and standing for 8 hours a day. Ability to do repetitive mixing, cutting, stirring, and other related activity associated with food prep. Can operate heavy or mechanized equipment including slicers, mixers, blenders, steam kettles, fryers and chippers.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
ABILITY TO : Perform basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide; read and follow standardized recipes; prepare various types and quantities of nutritious foods; maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and other agency staff; adapt to various job duties on a day-to-day basis.
CONDITIONS : Work on concrete flooring; in extreme cold ≤65°ree; temperatures and in hot temperatures ≥ 80°ree;. Exposed to wet or cold work surfaces, sharp edges on food containers, meat slicers and food processors.
QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of a standard high school course of study with at least one (1) year experience in the food service or restaurant industry, or equivalent specialized training in food service.
Company Description
Our small non-profit organization serves well over 15,000 seniors and special needs adults by addressing issues that make seniors especially vulnerable to lack of nutrition, safety, personal needs, mental health and social well-being.
Our mission is to provide services and information to seniors, special needs adults, and their caregivers enabling them to maintain quality, independent lives.
Company Description
Our small non-profit organization serves well over 15,000 seniors and special needs adults by addressing issues that make seniors especially vulnerable to lack of nutrition, safety, personal needs, mental health and social well-being. Our mission is to provide services and information to seniors, special needs adults, and their caregivers enabling them to maintain quality, independent lives.