Food Service Worker - Salad Pantry

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Location:

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Food Service Worker - Salad Pantry

Job Details and Requirement:

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Food Service Worker – Salad Pantry greets guests within the servery providing friendly service, and preparing and serving made to order and daily snack specials. This position is responsible for clean the Dining Hall for closing each night. Adherences to sanitation and food standards are key elements of this job.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Consult with the Snack Supervisor regarding the preparation and set up of snack menu. Ensure that proper portion size, counts, and preparation of product and condiments are confirmed with the Snack Supervisor.
• Coordinate with the Snack Supervisor to ensure that scanners are set up and working properly at the East entrance of Collins Dining Hall and ensure the yogurt machine is filled to the proper level.
• Foster a positive environment with employees and students ensuring all students have access to snack items.
• Greet guests within the servery and be prepared to discuss food preparation information and the menu offerings of the day.
• Set up Dining Hall stations prior to meal and garnish ice well. Verify temperatures are in the safety zone and record on time/temp log prior to opening.
• Prepare made to order items during meal service based on the station’s daily special, working with the Cooks to ensure recipe and portions are followed and back up is prepared as needed.
• Break down stations returning items to storage areas. Properly cover, date, and store leftovers. Review any leftovers with the Executive Chef or Supervisor.
• Coordinate clean-up efforts of all the stations in the servery and dining room at the conclusion of service. Ensure the dining room floor is free from food and trash. Ensure that all areas are properly broken down, cleaned, and sanitized.
• Follow proper food preparation and sanitation directives as established by Health Department. Comply with internal policies and procedures as they apply to food, sanitation, and safety within Dining Hall. This includes but is not limited to keeping work area clean, properly/safely using equipment and keeping floor free of food/liquid that may be a potential safety hazard, adhering to the agreed work schedule.
• Other duties may be assigned as appropriate. This includes daily, weekly, monthly cleaning, and cross training as time permits.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. 

The successful candidate will also be able to perform the following essential functions:

• Take and follow directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Balance multiple tasks and priorities.
• Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLS:

EDUCATION: Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability.

EXPERIENCE: Experience in the food service industry is preferred.

CERTIFICATION: A California Food Handlers Card is required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge skills and