Cold Food Prep Worker, Developmental Services (FT, Monday-Friday, 6am-2:30pm)

Allied-Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services seeks a Cold Food Preparation Worker to support the Dietary Group. You will prepare, mix and plate ingredients for salads, desserts, beverages and other cold dishes for clients and staff.

You will ensure accuracy, portion control and sanitary food handling in a fast-paced environment. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years of institutional or commercial food service experience, and strong verbal/written communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years institutional or commercial food service experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and perform simple calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mix and plate ingredients for salads, desserts, beverages and similar cold dishes for clients and staff.
• Follow age-specific guidelines and maintain food safety and sanitation.
• Operate and care for food service equipment as directed.
• Collaborate with Dietary Group Leader and other staff as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Reading

Mathematics

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Food Service Vocational Training Program

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

• Employee Type 1-Full Time

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Under the general supervision of the Dietary Group Leader, the Cold Food Preparation Worker prepares, mixes and plates ingredients for salads, desserts, beverages and similar cold dishes for clients and employees of Allied Services DSD.

Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the individuals served.

Type of supervision exercised: none. Jobs reporting to this position: none.

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Graduate of Food Service Vocational Training Program preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

One (1) to two (2) years institutional or commercial food service experience required.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective communication with staff and visitors.

Must be able to read.

Ability to perform mathematical functions (simple calculations, conversions) required.

Must be knowledgeable in use and care of food service equipment.