Food Service Position
Prepares and serves food, operates cash register, washes dishes, cleans and assists in various other capacities in a food service operation.
Essential Functions:
- Under direction, prepares food such as pizzas, pastas, paninis, etc. using established recipes.
- Operates kitchen equipment including slicer, deep fryer, turbo chef, microwave, digital food monitoring system, espresso machine, and other similar equipment.
- Sets up food for service, ensuring temperatures are within safety guidelines and recorded. Takes corrective action when necessary.
- Serves food, and communicates appropriately with customers about the food.
- Performs cashier duties using the POS system.
- Maintains production and usage records as required.
- Maintains established quality, food safety, and workplace safety standards, including HACCP and NYS Dept. of Health guidelines.
- Performs general cleaning, trash removal, and dish washing.
- Restocks supplies.
- Demonstrates excellent customer service at all times while working in a fast-paced, team environment.
- Participates in training and performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Training:
- High School/GED preferred
Work Experience:
- Minimum 1 year relevant food service experience, preferred.
Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates an ability to do the job will be considered
Physical Demands:
- Position is very physically active.
- Must be able to lift/move 30 lbs. on a regular basis
- Ability to stand (all day if necessary), walk, bend, kneel, crouch, twist and reach as the job requires.
- Ability to do repetitive motions: grasp, push, pull, fine manipulation with knives and other common kitchen implements.
Licensure/Certification:
- ServSafe Certification preferred
Skills/Abilities:
- Able to read and write English.
- Possess basic math skills.
Work Environment:
Typical Kitchen: exposure to extreme temperatures cold/heat, flame, chemicals, knives/sharp objects