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Geisinger
Cook (Flex)
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Career Insights for Food / Agricultural Technician
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What they do
A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.
$46,216 / year median in Pennsylvania
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Performs routine tasks related to the portioning and serving of food and cleaning of tableware, equipment or work area. Follows special cleaning and trash handling techniques as required by regulatory agencies. Ensures a professional and appropriate Service Standard while performing the job. Job Duties Foodservice Workers will be assigned to perform various tasks within the foodservice area. This may include but is not limited to food preparation, packaging, and deliveries. Cleans and sanitizes any and all food service areas as required by management and regulatory agencies. Takes and records temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers. Places food trays over food warmers for immediate service or stores them in refrigerated storage cabinets. Weighs or measures ingredients. Receives and stores food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas. May handle cash depending on needs. Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Position Details Weekend and holiday rotation required. Prior experience preferred (food prep, serving, cleaning, customer service). To learn about our Foodservice team, click here: https://jobs.geisinger.org/food Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Preferred) Experience Certification(s) and License(s)