Job Summary
The Food Services Worker I supports the daily operations of the food services department by preparing, presenting, and serving meals to customers in a safe and efficient manner. This role ensures cleanliness and compliance with food safety standards while assisting in food preparation and maintaining pantry supplies.
Essential Functions
- Prepares ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding vegetables and fruits, as well as measuring and weighing designated items.
- Safely transports pans, kettles, and trays of food between workstations, stoves, and refrigerators while adhering to safety protocols.
- Properly stores food in designated areas, following wrapping, dating, and food safety rotation procedures, including First In/First Out (FIFO) practices.
- Utilizes approved recipes and production standards to ensure proper food quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
- Maintains cleanliness and organization of work areas, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Sets up and monitors the serving line, recording and maintaining appropriate food temperatures, and notifying the chef of any deviations.
- Serves hot and cold food items from the serving line to customers with professionalism and courtesy.
- Stocks pantry items and refrigerators with correct inventory levels daily, recording replenished amounts and refrigerator temperatures on appropriate logs.
- Assists in the preparation of meal trays and delivery to designated areas as needed.
- Collaborates with team members to support efficient food service operations and address customer needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- 0-1 years of experience in food preparation or food services required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and safety standards.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and portion control guidelines.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and team members.
- Physical ability to lift and carry food trays, pans, and other items as needed.
Licenses and Certifications
- Food Handler’s certification as applicable by local or state regulations required
State Specific Requirements
- Arizona: Arizona Health Department Sanitation Certificate, ServeSafe Certificate, or Arizona Food Handler Certificate required.