Food Service Worker

Full Job Description

About the Position: This position is located within the Nutrition Care Food Production and Services Dept. at the Martin Army Community Hospital in Columbus, Georgia.

Incumbent will be responsible for preparing a variety of food and beverages; cleaning food service trays, pans, dishes and work areas; and operating a cash register to process payments.

Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required.

However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Food Service Worker ~ without more than normal supervision.

I have the ability to perform the common Food Service Worker tasks.

I can prepare cold items such as sandwiches, salads, and fruit; stock utensils, cups, and condiments for customers; clean food preparation areas and kitchen equipment.

I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. -I have the ability to perform common tasks of a Food Service Worker.

I can perform cleaning such as scraping, soaking, scouring, and scrubbing cooking utensils to include mixing bowls pots and pans; stocking food and drink displays for self service.

I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

(Other Than Blueprint Reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Work Practices PHYSICAL EFFORT: The employee exerts moderate physical effort when lifting or moving objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

The work requires pushing heavy carts and trucks in unloading, storing, and delivering supplies. Use powered cleaning equipment.

Requires continuous standing, walking, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in a kitchen environment with constant exposure to steam and heat from cooking and the dishwasher. Environment often uncomfortably hot, noisy and humid.

Danger of slipping on freshly mopped floors or on floors where food has be spilled. Danger of cuts or serious burns due to exposure to hot liquids, sharp blades, and hot surfaces.

Exposed to constant temperature changes when going from kitchen to refrigerators and freezers. Work area has adequate lighting. Major Duties:

• Pre-assemble and portions cold foods for regular and modified diets, i.e., salads, salad dressings and dessert, in accordance with written instructions on the Food Code Worksheet.
• Set up food carriers for hot bulk loading, which involves filling coffee well and placing food-well-inserts in the carts.
• Set up and replenishes food service counters and steam tables with hot and cold food.
• Operate Cash system to enter order and receive payment.
• Serve hot and cold foods to cafeteria customers.
• Label and date equipment and food in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Prepares fruits and vegetables for cooking and serving.