Restaurant Food Prep Staff

Job Description Job Summary:The Food Preparation Worker will perform routine tasks necessary to prepare meals, cold items, salads, coffees and teas, and ingredients for more complex dishes.Supervisory Responsibilities:· None.Duties/Responsibilities:· Cuts, weighs, or measures ingredients according to provided instructions.· Prepares meat, seafood, and poultry for cooking by cutting or grinding, as instructed. · Prepares vegetables to be used as condiments.· Combines salad ingredients.· Arranges prepared food on serving trays or in designated area for retrieval by serving staff.· Prevents the spoilage of ingredients through proper storage in designated containers and in designated areas.· Monitors the temperature of food and food storage areas.· Maintains and cleans salad bars and buffets.· Ensures tables are adequately stocked.· Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains cleanliness of work areas, surfaces, utensils, equipment, and dishes.· Adheres to all food handling and safety regulations throughout the kitchen and restaurant.· Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:· Ability to listen and follow directions.· Ability to follow safety rules and guidelines throughout the kitchen and restaurant. Education and Experience:· Prior completion of food safety coursework preferred.Physical Requirements:· Prolonged periods standing.· Must be able to work nights and weekends. · Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at a time.