Food Service Worker

Job Summary: Provide quality services to JCCA’s clients and staff while executing high maintenance standards; support all task and services needed in day-to-day operations of maintenance department.

 Essential Job Functions:

• Follow approved food handling procedures
• Assist Chef in preparing food items
• Rotate perishable items as necessary to ensure freshness
• Restock items (food supplies, pots, pans, tableware, containers, etc.) in designated areas
• Set dining area in preparation for daily meals and/or special events
• Assist in receiving all food items
• Remove trash from kitchen and dining halls
• Meal set-up and delivery to cottages within an agency vehicle
• Follow dish washing best practices
• Clean dining room counters, tables, and kitchen counters thoroughly according to best practice
• Clean pots, pans, dishware, bakeware, utensils, cutlery, and other kitchen equipment thoroughly according to best practice
• Adherence to NY State Department of Health sanitation guidelines and JCCAs established policies and procedures
• Reports to work well-groomed and in compliance of Dept of Health guidelines
• Read and follow directions on labels, menus, and recipes
• Exhibit patience and courtesy when serving clients in the cafeteria
• Handle inventory management of Kitchen and Clothing Room supplies/stock
• Communicate to supervisors when key items are running out of stock 

Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:

• High School Diploma
• Ability to drive non-CDL motor vehicle
• Valid New York State Driver’s License 

Knowledge, Education and Skills Preferred: 

• Culinary Certification preferred

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Ability to lift and/or move merchandise and/or kitchen equipment weighing up to 35 lbs.
• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to frequently communicate with members/employees who have inquiries about services that you are providing. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Hourly Rate: $18 -$19 per hour