Food Service Worker- Morning Shift

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc.; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 21,309 - 30,350; Full time

Job summary

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Morning Shift Food Service Worker for their location in Fort Lee, New Jersey. This role involves food preparation, serving customers during meal periods, and ensuring cleanliness according to food safety standards.

Candidates must be able to handle physical tasks, including lifting up to 40 lbs, and be available for rotating shifts that include weekends and holidays. Join a committed team focused on delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow direction of Cook I and work as part of a team.
• Must be available for rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items as assigned by Cook I and Cook IIs.
• Serve customers efficiently during meal service times.
• Maintain cleanliness of the service line during and after meals.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Food safety and handling techniques

Basic cooking skills

Job description

Southern Foodservice Management, a national contract food service company, is now looking to hire a Morning Shift Food Service Worker for our location at Fort Lee.

• The pay is $18.75 an hour.
• The Shift is 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
• Must be available to work a rotating schedule in a seven-day-per-week operation, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation work of menu items as assigned by Cook I and Cook IIs including but not limited to slicing, dicing, chopping, cutting, rolling, mixing, washing, rinsing, panning, slacking, etc.
• Responsible for efficiently and proficiently serving customers on the serving lines during meal service times. Must maintain proper flow rate of customers as prescribed by Management
• Perform simple cooking tasks such as 1 step heating (i.e. scoop and bake cookies) as assigned by Cook I.
• Responsible for maintaining proper food safety and handling techniques per applicable food code and HACCP standards
• Responsible for following and enforcing proper safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Conduct duties in an orderly and professional manner and to standards of Southern Foodservice code of conduct
• Must follow direction of Cook I in carrying out duties and procedures as assigned

During Preparation, Service and After the Meal

• Preparation of food products should be according to the daily menu’s recipes, not to be over salted, properly cooked and garnishing all products on serving line
• Cooking of simple required meal items according to the daily menu or other required menu items
• Check temperatures for required ranges, ensuring they are properly cooked and set out products for the meal service.
• Replenishing food items as required during service, greeting and care for our customers while working on the service lines and break down service areas after the meal period ends.

Cleaning Assignment

• Must maintain cleanliness and appearance of service line and areas during meal periods wiping up spills and maintaining a clean and neat appearance.
• Clear service lines and thoroughly clean service lines and areas after meal service.
• Perform other cleaning tasks assigned by Cook I, Shift Leader or Management

Other Duties and Tasks

• All staff members are also responsible for other duties or tasks that are assigned by the Assistant Managers or Supervisors, as a part of any “Job” or “Position” assigned during a normal work schedule. Team members may be assigned to support the meal production, service and cleaning after the meal or the dining facility.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Strength: Lift up to 40lbs.
• Posture: Standing 80%, walking 20%.
• Movement of objects: Frequent.
• Heavy lifting, Heavy Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing or Balancing: Occasional.
• Stooping: Occasional.
• Reaching: Frequent.
• Handling: Frequent.
• Talking/Hearing: Frequent.
• Seeing: Frequent.
• Temperature Variation: Frequent.