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Whitsons Culinary Group Food Service Worker - South Country School Nutrition in Brookhaven, New York
Assists in preparing of food. * Serves meals to students and staff. * Performs cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. * Brews coffee, fills beverage machines, sets up hot and/or cold food area. * Delivers, when necessary, food to staff, students and catering events.Put away deliveries in the fridge and freezer weekly. * Prepares and serve food according to menus. * Checks and stores incoming supplies. * Collects and strips trays for dishwashing. * Stores silverware, dishes, glasses, cups, pots, etc. * Participates on safety committee. * Attends all mandatory in-service programs. * Supports the goals, objective and mission statement set forth by Whitsons. * Performs all other duties as assigned. Payrate: $16.00/hour Education: * High school graduate or equivalent. * Must complete all Whitsons and other mandated training as necessary Certifications: * Servsafe certification preferred Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies: * Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments. * 1 year professional food service experience required * Always present a positive and professional image. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required Sit, walk, talk and hear * Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. * Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth. * Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: * The work is performed primarily in the kitchen and on the serving line * Standing most of the work day is required. * Work requires movement in and out of store rooms and freezers * The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. * Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled