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Food Service Worker-I
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What they do
A Busser, Banquet Worker, or Cafeteria Attendant assists with food service at a restaurant, large banquet hall or cafeteria. Removes used dishes, sets tables with clean dishes and linens, replenishes foods served at food stations or buffet tables, and provides water, coffee or other beverages for patrons.
$31,571 / year median in Colorado
+5% projected growth
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
To perform routine duties in connection with providing dietary services for patients, residents, staff, and visitors.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
- Responsible for tray setup for patient/resident food service following posted or individual menus.
- May work cold or hot stations on tray service line, placing appropriate foods on trays for regular or modified diets.
- Responsible for cleanliness of work area and for safe and sanitary handling of food, equipment, and supplies.
- May deliver trays and/or loaded food carts to nursing area or LTCC dining room.
- Busses dishes, trays, and food for dining rooms; loads, unloads, and cleans food carts.
- May prepare and/or deliver beverages, between meal snacks, nourishments, and late tray service.
- Loads, operates, and cleans dish washer, garbage disposal and other equipment.
- Maintains sanitary conditions in the work area.
- May assist residents and/or patients with menu selections.
- May record resident and/or patient food and fluid intake.
- Prepares coffee and tea for use in catering, cafeteria, and resident areas.
- Assists in receiving and storing food and supply deliveries.
- May occasionally assist in light cooking, such as pancakes, French toast, eggs, etc.
- Act in compliance with federal and state sanitary regulations as well as facility infection control guidelines and dietary policies and procedures.
- Maintain a clean, hazard-free work area.
- Performs a variety of cleaning-related and other general duties including washing walls, ceilings, vents, and sweeping and mopping floors.
- Attends meetings and in-service sessions, as directed.
- Requires regular attendance and punctuality.
- Performs other assigned duties.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position does not oversee other positions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- Successfully complete a Serve Safe course as soon as it is offered after employment.
Preferred Education and Experience - Experience in commercial kitchen is preferred but not required.
- Experience in hospital/nursing home food service is preferred but not required.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications - Ability to follow recipes and directions accurately