Food Service Aide

POSITION PURPOSE

Duties generally consist of filling orders of food items, performing preparations tasks such as serving food, delivering trays, washing pots and pans, running an industrial dishwasher/equipment and putting away dishes, utensils, pots and pans.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

Basic Skill Set

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Entry Level

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED N/A KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

If age of 15, a work permit is required prior to start date. Ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Dishwashing (manual as well as using the industrial dishwasher). Lifting and maneuvering containers and trays which weigh up to 25 to 50 pounds, at a height which may vary from ground level to 84 inches, including frequent unilateral and bilateral reaching with a horizontal distance of three (3) feet and occasionally lifting up to seven (7) feet; a step ladder is available. Deliver and retrieve patient trays. Pushing and pulling carts and manipulating of contents. Estimated force to move cart is 40 pounds. Dispensing of food onto tray line. Continuous handling and fingering of foods with utensils is required in the serving of meals. Gather floor stock nourishments. Climbing occasionally on a stepladder to obtain items. Climbing stairs, walking and balancing on wet slippery floors may be required.