Food Service Worker/Prepared Foods

A Prepared Food Associate, prepares and packages fresh grab-and-go food items such as sandwiches, wraps, salads, fruit cups, and other cold menu offerings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble grab-and-go food items such as sandwiches, wraps, salads, fruit cups, and other cold menu offerings according to standardized recipes and daily production lists.
• Read and follow the daily production sheet to prepare the correct menu items and quantities.
• Wash, peel, and hand-cut ingredients such as vegetables, fruits, cheeses, and proteins using proper knife skills and safe food-handling practices.
• Portion and package prepared items neatly for grab-and-go service.
• Print and apply product labels accurately, ensuring items are properly identified and dated according to food safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized prep area while following all sanitation and food safety standards.
• As grab-and-go production decreases later in the week, assist with additional kitchen prep including making croutons, baking cookies, preparing dressings, making granola, and completing other assigned tasks.
• Perform other food preparation duties as requested by kitchen managers or supervisors.
• Demonstrate teamwork to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant working and shopping environment.
• Effectively communicate with coworkers to make sure everything you need is ready or you are able to do it on your own.
• Operate equipment (e.g., box cutter, knives, slicers, wrappers, scales, processor, fryer, boaster, ovens, compactor, highboy cart, tongs, steamer, food processor, cleaning utensils, shrink wrappers, decorating tube, oven racks and hot cases) according to company guidelines.
• Follow basic product handling procedures.
• Maintain working knowledge of all department equipment.
• Gain and demonstrate a high level of operational execution, product skills and process skills.
• Ensure consistent execution of all Department standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Plan work duties appropriately during the scheduled shift to accomplish all assigned tasks. Maintain high cleanliness standards; clean as you go, inclusive of washing, cleaning, sweeping, mopping.
• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines; comply with and reinforce all food safety and safety regulations/guidelines/procedures and programs; report all issues and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud.
• Assist general team members as needed.
• Physical demands include, but are not limited to, walking on uneven ground, turning, standing, reaching stooping/bending, lifting/carrying objects 3 to 25 lbs., and pushing/pulling objects 500 to 1,500 lbs.; occasional lifting/carrying objects more than 50 lbs. and exposure to coolers and freezers
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position.

Requirements and skills

• Physical demands include, but are not limited to, walking on uneven ground, turning, standing, reaching stooping/bending, lifting/carrying objects 3 to 25 lbs., and pushing/pulling objects 500 to 1,500 lbs.; occasional lifting/carrying objects more than 50 lbs. and exposure to coolers and freezers
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations
• Flexibility to work various shifts
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to gauge customers’ preferences
• Excellent communication skills
• High school diploma; relevant training is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Food service: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $21