Job Summary:

The Food Preparation Worker will perform routine tasks necessary to prepare cold items, salads, coffees and teas, and ingredients for more complex dishes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cuts, weighs, or measures ingredients according to provided instructions.
• Prepares meat, seafood, and poultry for cooking by cutting or grinding, as instructed.
• Prepares vegetables to be used as condiments.
• Combines salad ingredients.
• Arranges prepared food on serving trays or in designated area for retrieval by serving staff.
• Prevents the spoilage of ingredients through proper storage in designated containers and in designated areas.
• Monitors the temperature of food and food storage areas.
• Maintains and cleans salad bars and buffets.
• Ensures tables are adequately stocked.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains cleanliness of work areas, surfaces, utensils, equipment, and dishes.
• Adheres to all food handling and safety regulations throughout the kitchen and restaurant.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to listen and follow directions.
• Ability to follow safety rules and guidelines throughout the kitchen and restaurant.

Education and Experience:

• Prior completion of food safety coursework preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at a time.