Food Service Worker - Rock County : Job Details

Position Summary and Job DutiesEntry level position that performs routine food service activities related to the preparation and set-up for the serving of food to residents.45% - Perform a variety of routine tasks in the kitchen, tray line, and dining room according to standard practices and procedures.* Assist in preparing foods for regular or modified diets as directed.* Prepare dining room and counter for serving. Stock with dishes and tableware.* Clean counters and tables in dining room, arrange and replenish items as needed.* Assist Cooks and other Food Service Workers.* Sets up and serves resident trays in accordance with established schedules and procedures.* Serve food using established portion control methods.40% - Perform clean-up duties in dish washing and other areas to maintain sanitary conditions in the work place and comply with regulatory requirements.* Strip carts and trays, sort and rinse dishes and silverware, load, operate an unload dishwasher, stack or store washed items as required.* Clean dish washing machines, add detergent, rinse dry, change water, clean and sanitize.* Prepare coffee and urns for food service. Transport food carts to neighborhood kitchens. Clean carts on return to kitchen area.* Wash pots and pans and perform heavy cleaning duties; scrape, scour, rinse pots, utensils and equipment.* Collect, process and dispose of trash, cans, bottles and similar debris and transport to disposal areas.* Collect and process dirty linens.* Perform other general routine cleaning duties and non-routine duties as directed.* Assist in care and maintenance of department work area, equipment and supplies. Report defective equipment, unattractive/questionable food, defective supplies, etc. to supervisor.10% - Other Misc. duties.* Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.* Maintain required records, statistics (e.g. temperature logs).* Participate in fire drills, educational programs, and inservice meetings. Attend meetings as required.* May participate in disaster evacuations when circumstances exists.5% - Performs other duties as assigned.Success Factors (KSA's)* Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and appliance cleaning methods and practices.* Working knowledge of sanitary and safe work practices.* Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.* Ability to perform work routines incidental to food service.* Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with superiors, other employees and residents.Job Requirements, Education, Training & Experience* Must be at least 16 years of age.* Previous experience in a food service setting.Essential Job Functions (physical elements, equipment and working conditions)* Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours.* Is subject to frequent interruptions.* Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.* Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.* Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.* Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day.* Is subject to sudden temperature changes when entering refrigerator.* Is exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage area.* May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses.* Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas. Atmosphere is somewhat warm due to cooking.* Please note: The entire Rock Haven Campus is smoke free.