Food Services Worker

Performs intermediate work providing large quantity food preparation and serving according to standardized menus and recipes in an institutional, correctional, residential, or non-residential setting; performs related tasks as apparent or assigned.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

None

1. Prepares, cooks, and serves meals according to meal-time schedule and established temperature guidelines; prepares meals and food products according to standard recipes, and/or other specifications. 
2. Participates in the preparation, cooking and portioning of meals; demonstrates proper care, storage, use, and cleaning of all tools and equipment. 
3. Inspects food preparation areas and equipment to ensure proper sanitary and safety procedures are met; demonstrates competent product knowledge by correct storing and handling of all perishables, maintaining quality and integrity; regularly checks and records storage temperatures. 
4. Maintains records of food and supplies used, meals served, etc.; prepares periodic and special reports. 
5. Monitors and maintains the security of facilities and equipment.  
6. Operates cleaning and cooking equipment; participates in the cleaning of the kitchen and dining areas and equipment; ensures proper storage of tools and equipment and the security of the storeroom. 
7. Ensures that production meets health, sanitation and quality standards established by the food industry and government agencies.
8. Receives supplies and verifies the accuracy of deliveries; consults with supervisor on resolution of discrepancies.
9. Performs complete inventories of food and supplies; stocks supplies as required.
10. Transports food using county vehicle and monitors public donations received at satellite sites.
11. Acts as County Liaison for County Programs at satellite sites and ensures program procedures and policies are followed.
12. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
13. Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
14. Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

• High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience with proper food handling; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Valid Driver’s License
• ServSafe Food Handler certification within six (6) months of date of employment
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification within six (6) months of date of employment

• This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions; occasionally requires climbing or balancing and kneeling or crawling.
• Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operating machinery, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. heavy traffic, large equipment).
• Work frequently requires exposure to wet/humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to extreme cold (non-weather) and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather); occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens (may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment).

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
3. Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.   All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.  Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
4. This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent.  The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.