Cafeteria Worker

Primary Purpose Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production sanitation and safety practices.

Qualifications Education Certification None specified

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
• Ability to perform basic math

Experience None

Major Responsibilities and Duties Food Preparation and Serving

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes
• Serve food according to meal schedules departmental policies and procedures and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers
• Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized storage area

Safety and Sanitation

• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness health and safety
• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene

Other

• Handle and record cashier functions accurately
• Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies
• Maintain daily food preparation records
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members
• Complete annual continuing education requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities None

Mental Demands

• Work with frequent interruptions
• Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands

• Prolonged standing
• Frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting
• Continual walking
• Frequent climbing ladder, grasping, squeezing, wrist flexion, extension, reaching, and overhead reaching
• Frequent moderate lifting and carrying 15-44 pounds

Environmental Factors

• Work inside in commercial kitchen environment
• Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Extreme humidity
• Noise
• Vibration
• Microwaves
• Biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi)
• Chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases)
• Electrical hazards
• Work with hands in water
• Work around machinery with moving parts
• Work on slippery surfaces

Tools and Equipment Used

• Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools
• Including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food utility cart

Salary Range 11-13.42