Food Service Worker - Rockdale RYDC, Conyers, GA

State of Georgia; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to join their team. In this role, you will learn to prepare and serve food, ensuring high standards of sanitation and customer service. You'll be responsible for maintaining kitchen cleanliness, following recipes, and managing food inventory. This position offers a unique opportunity for growth through a food service progression plan, with potential promotions and pay increases at 6 and 18 months. If you're passionate about food service and eager to make a positive impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and knowledge of food safety.
• Ability to prepare food and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food according to established procedures.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and follows safe food handling procedures.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Sanitation and Safety Practices

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Utensils

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision learns to prepare, heat and finish cooking food items and serve customers. Learns how to receive and disburse money in a food service establishment. Cleans work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Completes all paperwork accurately, thoroughly, and timely.
• Maintains a high level of kitchen cleanliness and sanitation. Cleans work areas, equipment, utensils, storage areas, and dishes.
• Cooks and prepares food according to established procedures and standardized recipes.
• Follows preparation and serving schedule for all meals and snacks daily.
• Ensures, maintains, and documents appropriate temperature of hot and cold foods prepared and held for service.
• Stores food according to proper temperature guidelines in appropriate areas.
• Prepares food through the proper usage of large equipment, small wares, and utensils.
• Prepares serving line by setting up food and supplies in the correct area and ensures temperatures remain in appropriate range throughout service.
• Provides customer service through serving food in a pleasant, courteous, and attractive manner.
• Follows safe food handling procedures to help ensure the health and safety for customers.
• Follows menus, standardized recipes, portion sizes, and special diet menus.
• Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of dining area.
• Reports maintenance needs immediately to supervisor.
• Demonstrates cost awareness in the use of property and supplies.
• Operates and maintains equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines.
• Ensures quality of items received from vendors and matches deliveries to invoice to ensure correct quantities and items.
• Ensures proper inventory management and orderly storage. Follows first-in-first-out inventory management procedure and monitors weekly, or more often, for expired products in all storage areas.
• Follows tool and chemical control procedures and completes accurate perpetual chemical inventory records.
• Cleans equipment after use and prepares equipment for next use.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sanitation and safety practices, proper cleaning methods, and uses the correct chemicals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED

NOTE

DJJ offers a food service progression plan that provides promotion with additional monies at the 6th month and 18th month of employment.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.