Food Service Specialist (Pool)

Denmark Technical College; South Carolina; On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Denmark Technical College in United States, South Carolina, seeks a food service worker to assist in preparation and cooking of food products, support catering activities, and help coordinate daily dining operations.

Responsibilities include cooking meats and vegetables, preparing breads and pastries, serving meals, unloading and storing supplies, and ensuring sanitation and accuracy with menus and diets.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures pertaining to food preparation and service.
• Knowledge of methods, materials and appliances used in food preparation and service.
• Knowledge of meat-processing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meats, vegetables, sandwiches, soups and gravies according to recipes.
• Prepares and serves food from food lines, at tables or on trays.
• Unloads and stores food products and supplies.
• Inspects prepared food for palatability, appearance and conformance with menus.
• Measures prescribed quantities for food and baking products.
• Operates kitchen equipment (deep fat fryers, griddles, toasters) and bakery tasks.

Skills

Sanitation procedures

Menu planning

Record keeping

Food safety

Measuring quantities

Job description

Performs routine or standardized work in the preparation and cooking of food products. Performs food service support duties including menu planning, cooking, baking, and catering support. Helps coordinate food preparation for catering activities.

• Prepares and/or cooks meats, vegetables, sandwiches, soups, gravies and various other food products.
• Unloads and stores food products.
• Inspects prepared food for palatability, appearance and conformance with menus, recipes and diets.
• Measures prescribed quantities for food and baking products.
• Prepares and serves food from food lines, at tables or on trays to be delivered.
• Assists with cooking, baking or meat-cutting tasks in a trainee status.
• Operates deep fat fryers, griddles, toasters and similar equipment. Prepares and bakes breads and pastries.
• Operates or checks cash registers in a dining facility.

There are no minimum training and experience requirements for this class.

Knowledge of methods, materials and appliances used in food preparation and service. Knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures pertaining to food preparation and service. Knowledge of the methods, materials and appliances used in a bakery. Knowledge of meat-processing procedures. Ability to maintain simple records and prepare written reports.