Food Service Technician at Wyandot Behavioral Health Network

Kansas City, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Serving Food, Cleaning Equipment, Sanitation, Record Keeping, Inventory Assistance, Food Handling, Lifting, Operating Equipment, Following Directions, Time Management, Arithmetic Computations

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description JOB SUMMARY: Under immediate supervision, using average food service skills, assists with the preparation and serving of meals; performs general duties related to food preparation, serving and cleaning. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The duties listed below 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 job. · Performs food preparation. · Serves food at appropriate times.. · Cleans and washes cafeteria equipment, dishes, pans, tables and carts. · Maintains food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition. · Maintains and completes required forms and records accurately, as assigned by supervisor. · Assists in taking inventories and record keeping. · Performs related duties as assigned. Requirements QAULIFICATION Knowledge of: · Preparing foods, including salads and sandwiches. · Safe practices of lifting and moving materials. · Basic kitchen equipment and supplies. · The importance of practicing safe food handling, established rules pertaining to personal hygiene and dress code. · Portion control and basic units of measure. Ability to: · Follow oral and written directions. · Safely operate food service equipment. · Meet work schedules and time lines in a fast pace environment. · Push, carry, and lift large boxes, bags of food and food carts. · Work in a standing position for long periods of time. · Perform simple arithmetical computations related to food preparation, serving, and making change. · Follow instructions as directed from lead personnel relating to safety measures, sanitation practices, personal standards, work techniques and methods of performing duties. · Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. · Work under deadlines with interruptions; and interact cooperatively with staff and sometimes clients. PHYSICAL STANDARDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical and mental demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to specialized work assignment. Physical Demands: Physical demands of this position include standing for extended periods of time. The employee is required to frequently walk, stand or stoop, bend at the waist and reach at or below the shoulders. Continuously uses hand strength to grasp objects and tools and operate nutrition service equipment. The employee must regularly lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds. These objects include bags of milk or juice, cases of fruit, pans of food, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees may use vision to monitor food quality and quantity and may also serve clients, and order supplies. Also required are hearing and speaking abilities to exchange information. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor kitchen environment with exposure to heat from ovens, hot foods and steamers and cleaning chemicals, fumes, equipment, and metal objects. Employees also work around knives, dicers, mixers, slicers, and other sharp objects. Work surfaces may be slippery. Individuals who hold this position may perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned. WORK PERIOD: 12 months per year, 5 days per week, up to 5 hours per day. Education/Training/Experience: Equivalent to completion of high school or General Education Diploma (GED). Have a food handlers license or equivalent. Some paid or unpaid experience in food preparation and kitchen maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

The technician assists with the preparation and serving of meals using average food service skills, performing general duties related to food preparation, serving, and cleaning tasks. Essential functions include preparing food, serving meals at appropriate times, and maintaining cleanliness of equipment, dishes, tables, and facilities.