FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Food Service WorkerSets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold foods. Serves food cafeteria-style directly or serves tables family-style by placing dishes of food on tables and replenishing as necessary. Prepares tables and service stands by cleaning and setting up necessary condiments, linens, flatware, and other articles. Prepares fruits and vegetables for cooking and serving by washing, peeling, scraping and dicing. Cuts and shreds lettuce, slices tomatoes, cuts lemons, prepares butter chips, and opens cans. Makes beverages. Portions out food by placing uniform amounts in small serving dishes. Applies portion control methods by using scales and measuring devices to apportion individual items according to standardized recipes. Assembles, labels, and arranges complete recipe items for use by cooks. Cleans kitchen and dining area equipment. Washes dishes, pots, pans, coffee urns, glasses, and flatware. Operates mechanical dishwasher. Clears and cleans dining tables. Sweeps, mops and waxes floors. Disposes of food wastes and trash. Uses appropriate sanitation techniques when preparing formulas or tube feedings. Moves heavy garbage cans and assists in unloading supply trucks and storing heavy supplies. Conducts final checks of food items to ensure completeness, correct temperature, and to verify food items are appropriate for allergies and prescribed diet. Verifies food substitutes for children with allergies to menu items. Prepares alternative food items for identified dietary needs of patrons. Uses computer to record and retrieve menu, recipe, and inventory data and to produce printouts. Incumbent is responsible for independently completing assigned work after initial oral or written instructions when changes or new assignments are made. Uses judgment in recognizing work objectives and in planning and organizing those objectives. Refers questions on new work situations to supervisor. Supervisor spot checks to see that work is done on time and according to instructions. Performs other related duties as assigned.