Food Service Worker

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

Description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or packaging foods and beverages in commissary kitchen. May perform such duties as preparing salad items, hot foods, and/or cold foods, and/or assisting in the preparation of bakery items, as appropriate to the position. Assist in cleaning work areas, equipment, utensils. May assist in the set up, and tear down; and collection of garbage/trash; as appropriate to the area of operation.

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.

Requirements

• Ability to read, understand and follow directions.
• Ability to operate cooking and food preparation equipment
• Ability to understand and meet commissary standards for health, safety, and excellence.
• Ability to remain alert and focused in an environment that is noisy and fast-paced.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Prolonged periods walking or standing.
• Considerable physical activity - must be able to lift, carry, and place up to 60 pounds at a time.
• Ability to work in hot or cold conditions for long periods of time;
• Ability to tolerate sudden and extreme changes in temperature;
• Ability to work with all food types, including but not limited to gluten, dairy, and raw proteins, including pork; and
• Must be able to work in a hot and damp environment.