Food Service Worker

Pace Ri; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Ri is seeking an entry-level Food Service Worker to support food preparation and service under general supervision. This role focuses on safe handling, courteous meal service, and adherence to dietary restrictions for participants.

You will follow food safety guidelines, assist with cleaning, and help in catering setups while attending to dietary restrictions. Strong teamwork, reliability, and clear communication of allergens are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and comprehend English.
• Strong attention to dietary restrictions and safety rules.
• Ability to follow food safety, hygiene and serving standards.
• Experience with dietary textures and nutrition considerations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure dietary restrictions are followed per RD instructions.
• Communicate allergens and texture needs to Chef and Lead Cook daily.
• Serve participants professionally and assist with daily meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper uniform policy.
• Check deliveries against protocols for accuracy.
• Understand cleaning and sanitizing of food-contact areas.
• Maintain temperature logs.
• Set up and break down front of house areas daily.
• Maintain organized supply cabinets.
• Follow safe food prep, assembly, presentation procedures.
• Assist in catering setups and problem-solve issues.
• Ensure take-home meals policies are followed.
• Monitor diet orders and allergies.

Skills

Confidentiality

Punctuality

English literacy

Effective communication

Food safety awareness

HAACP knowledge

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

This is an entry-level position involving food preparation and/or food serving. Under general supervision, the Food Service Worker provides support in all areas of food services and assists with general cleaning. It is expected that this professional will follow food safety and sanitation guidelines and assist in the service of food in a courteous manner keeping particular attention to the specific dietary and texture needs of the participants they serve.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure proper dietary restrictions are followed for each participant in accordance with instructions from Registered Dietitians.
• Communicates clearly with Chef and Lead Cook potential allergens and texture sensitive meals needed daily, at respective site.
• Serves participants in a professional and courteous manner and help assist CNA with serving daily meals.
• Maintains a clean and presentable appearance consistent with food safety regulations and PACE Foodservice Uniform Policy.
• Responsible for ensuring all deliveries that leave the kitchen, including Savory Fare meal deliveries, are checked against delivery protocols to ensure accuracy.
• Demonstrates proper understanding of cleaning and sanitizing food contact areas.
• Monitors and maintains required temperature logs.
• Has complete understanding of setting up and breaking down the front of house set up before and after meals to include silverware rollups and place settings
• Maintains a stocked, organized, and clean supply cabinets in front of house.
• Follows procedures for safe food preparation, assembly, and presentation.
• Helps problem solve food issues and kitchen problems in an accurate and timely manner
• Takes initiative to complete other tasks once daily duties are fulfilled. Assist Chef with any catering setups that may be needed.
• Displays proper knowledge of PACE take home meal policy and ensures the participants on that daily list receive their meals.
• Displays awareness and follows diet orders of all special dietary needs, special textures, allergies, and requirements of the day center participants.
• Maintains an appropriate inventory and outlines low stock items for purchase without large cost overruns or running out of key items.
• May be required to cover absences within the food service program as necessary and as assigned by Food Service Manager within scope of skillset and ability.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Dependable and punctual with ability to maintain consistent attendance .
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• Ability to maintain sound judgement under stress and communicate effectively.
• Provide participants with information regarding ingredients and food preparation.
• Comply with relevant safety hygiene, serving standards and procedures.
• Proficient understanding of food allergies and modified diets.
• Understanding of HAACP requirements.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, Required

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to regularly stoop, bend, kneel, lift, stand, walk, stretch, and reach for extended periods of time. Must be able to regularly lift objects up to 25 pounds and at times up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises as well as related community care settings.
• Must be able to tolerate conditions typically associated within a kitchen setting.

Experience

• 1 year of related kitchen experience, Preferred
• 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, Preferred

License & Certification Requirements

• RI Food Safety Manager License, Site-Specific Requirement