Job Description
Food Service Worker Performs all types of food preparation, including baking and cooking. Incumbents have knowledge of, and use all equipment. Performs cashiering functions within a cafeteria environment. Assists in preparing and cooking foods, which may include: panning frozen food; cupping fruit; washing and bagging fruits and vegetables; baking foods; chopping salad items; monitoring food temperatures; preparing sandwiches; removing hot items from ovens; and/or performing other related activities. Collects money for lunches, balances cash drawers, and assists with preparing daily cash reports. Serves and replenishes food supply. Cleans cafeteria and/or kitchen areas, which includes: wiping down tables, placing trays in the proper location, picking up trash, sweeping and mopping floors, loading dishwashers cleaning refrigerators and freezers, cleaning ovens, putting garbage cans in proper locations, sanitizing and cleaning towels, putting up benches, and/or performing other related duties. Prepares cafeteria for meals, which includes: placing food in hot carts, rotating foods, preparing and monitoring the availability of utensils and napkins, preparing trays, placing scoops and/or spoons for serving, and performing other related activities. Assists with monitoring food inventory; performs counts of unused food following daily meal service. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. High School Diploma or G.E.D., and six months of food handling, service, preparation and/or cashiering experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Ability to obtain a Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment. Knowledge of: customer service principles; basic mathematical concepts; applicable cooking and food preparation equipment; basic inventory principles; cash handling