Food Service Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

JOB SUMMARY : Under immediate supervision, using average food service skills, assists with the preparation and serving of meals; performs general duties related to food preparation, serving and cleaning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the job.

• Performs food preparation.
• Serves food at appropriate times..
• Cleans and washes cafeteria equipment, dishes, pans, tables and carts.
• Maintains food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Maintains and completes required forms and records accurately, as assigned by supervisor.
• Assists in taking inventories and record keeping.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Qualifications Guidelines :

Knowledge of : Preparing foods, including salads and sandwiches.

Ability to :

PHYSICAL STANDARDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : The physical and mental demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to specialized work assignment.

Physical Demands : Physical demands of this position include standing for extended periods of time.

The employee is required to frequently walk, stand or stoop, bend at the waist and reach at or below the shoulders.

Continuously uses hand strength to grasp objects and tools and operate nutrition service equipment. The employee must regularly lift and / or move items weighing up to 25 pounds. These objects include bags of milk or juice, cases of fruit, pans of food, etc.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees may use vision to monitor food quality and quantity and may also serve clients, and order supplies. Also required are hearing and speaking abilities to exchange information.

Work Environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor kitchen environment with exposure to heat from ovens, hot foods and steamers and cleaning chemicals, fumes, equipment, and metal objects. Employees also work around knives, dicers, mixers, slicers, and other sharp objects. Work surfaces may be slippery. Individuals who hold this position may perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

WORK PERIOD : 12 months per year, 5 days per week, up to 5 hours per day.

Education / Training / Experience : Equivalent to completion of high school or General Education Diploma (GED).

Have a food handlers license or equivalent.

Schedule : Monday - Thursday : 9 am - 2 pm, Friday : 9 am to 5 pm.

Some paid or unpaid experience in food preparation and kitchen maintenance preferred.