Serves hot and cold foods to consumers (i.e., meats, gravies, tacos, soups, etc.). Sets up Food Cart with appropriate supplies food & utensils (i.e., glasses, dishware, eating utensils, bread, hot & cold foods, etc.) depending on functioning level. Assembles special & regular diet trays in accordance with diet cards & any pertinent restrictions & serves consumers.
Cleans microwaves, refrigerators, ovens (e.g. washes & sanitizes with appropriate solutions & chemicals). Mops & sweep floor & empties trash. Operates dishwasher in a safe manner. Physically observes & records food & equipment temperature as prescribed in Nutrition Department procedures.
Prepares foods (e.g. cleans & prepares vegetable, fruits for cooking, makes sandwiches, salads, beverages, toast, grills, fries, foods; thermo heats foods, etc.). Orders food & supplies on a weekly basis per departmental procedure. Labels & dates all opened food & supplies. Ensures timely storage & utilization of food to ensure safety. (Puts away stock & food supplies, etc.)
Performs related duties (e.g. oversees & assists in service set up, gives staff & consumers direction on pouring beverages & proportioning food into serving bowls, fills bread baskets, finishes meat & salad set up, garnishes foods, etc.) following daily menu. May transport or assist with the transportation of food stuffs and/or working materials (i.e. equipment, paper, plates, etc.)