JOB SUMMARY
Under direct supervision, provides routine assistance in the
preparation and serving of food, sanitation, and/or kitchen
maintenance.
PRIMARY DUTIES
1. Assists with the preparation of food items by slicing, chopping,
grating, cleaning, mixing, etc.
2. Serves food following established food portion control standards.
3. Maintains the operational readiness of facilities and equipment;
sets up counters, steam tables, serving lines and serving
utensils.
4. Maintains safe and sanitary conditions in cooking, serving and
general work areas; cleans facilities and equipment, washes,
sanitizes, and stores pots, pans, and kitchen utensils. Removes
refuse from specified areas.
5. Assists in stocking and storing food service items. Keeps records
pertaining to daily operations, food production, consumption and
inventory.
6. Operates a variety of kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills,
toasters, fryers, mixers, etc.
Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of
this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific
duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to assist in preparing and serving food; to read and write; to
perform basic arithmetic computations; to operate food service
equipment and appliances; to use kitchen utensils; to work in
irritating environments and adverse temperature conditions; to follow
oral and written instructions; to lift, transport and stock food
service supplies, materials and equipment.
OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional
related experience and formal education in which one has gained the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the
work of the job class may be substituted for the education or
experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college
credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries
and/or medical examinations to detemine ability to perform the job.
Safe Food Handling and Sanitation Certification may be required.