Dynamic Food Prep & Service Specialist

Hearty Helpings Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearty Helpings Inc. in Buffalo, NY seeks a versatile food preparer to support commissary kitchen operations, including salad, hot and cold dishes, bakery items, and meal assembly.

You will assist in setting up lines, maintaining cleanliness, and contributing to timely service. The role requires basic reading of directions, ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and adherence to health and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand and follow directions.
• Ability to operate cooking and food preparation equipment.
• Adherence to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Prolonged periods walking or standing; lift up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of hot and cold meat and vegetable dishes, beverages, salads, sandwiches, pie fillings, simple bakery items, salad dressings, and/or other similar food items, as appropriate to the position.
• Follows prescribed procedures in setting up hot and cold food lines; chooses proper utensils and sets steam line to appropriate temperature for menu items.
• Assists with food preparation as directed, operating food production equipment as required to complete tasks.
• Follows all safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations to ensure quality food service.
• Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions.
• Assist with any and all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including, but not limited to: serving as a truck spotter, helping with Farm Market/Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off-site food distributions, preparation of meals and serving home-delivered meals
• Other duties as so assigned or needed.

Skills

Read directions

Equipment operation

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Stamina

Job description

Hearty Helpings Inc. in Buffalo, NY seeks a versatile food preparer to support commissary kitchen operations, including salad, hot and cold dishes, bakery items, and meal assembly.

You will assist in setting up lines, maintaining cleanliness, and contributing to timely service. The role requires basic reading of directions, ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and adherence to health and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.