Kitchen Prep & Food Service Specialist

FeedMore Western New York, Inc; Town of Hamburg (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

FeedMore Western New York, Inc. is seeking individuals to join our commissary kitchen team. You will prepare and assemble hot and cold dishes, salads, and bakery items, and assist with setup, service lines, and post-service cleanup.

The role requires following health and safety guidelines, reading and following directions, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment. Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and work in hot or cold conditions is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Prolonged walking or standing in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Follows prescribed procedures in setting up hot and cold food lines; selects 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 including 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

Reading comprehension

Safety adherence

Verbal communication

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Lift 60 lbs

Job description

FeedMore Western New York, Inc. is seeking individuals to join our commissary kitchen team. You will prepare and assemble hot and cold dishes, salads, and bakery items, and assist with setup, service lines, and post-service cleanup.

The role requires following health and safety guidelines, reading and following directions, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment. Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and work in hot or cold conditions is essential.