Salad Maker

Description/Job Summary

Salad Maker

May perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing salads and cold foods, brewing coffee/tea.

General Responsibilities:

• Prepares large quantities of various types of fresh and prepared salads.
• Ensures salad bar is completely stocked at all times.
• Follow recipe cards for making salads.
• Maintains a first-rate salad bar at all times.
• Makes sure that sink, counters, shelves and drawers are kept clean and sanitary.

Essential duties:

• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, according to instructions, following approved procedures.
• Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
• Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.
• Portion and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.
• Weigh or measure ingredients.
• Mix ingredients for green salads, molded fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads.
• Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Stands and moves within the kitchen area for 6 to 7 hours (excluding break and lunch periods)
• Bending, stooping, and reaching

Additional Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the Company rules and regulations as set forth in the employee handbook.
• Comply with all HACCP standards.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Lead, Dining Facility Manager or Project Manager.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.