SUMMARY: This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Prepares and serves food according to menus and in correct portion sizes as mandated by yield guides. Performs cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing. Sets up hot and/or cold food area. When necessary, delivers food to staff, students, and catering events. Complies with all state, Federal, local health department requirements for safe food handling. Complies with all client location security protocols and guidelines. Checks and stores incoming supplies. Follows assigned break schedules. Attends all mandatory in‐service programs. Manages POS/cash handling if applicable for position ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Adheres to all Whitsons policies and procedures at all times Supports the goals, objective and mission statement set forth by Whitsons. Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements Performs all other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth. Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary. WORK ENVIORNMENT The work is performed primarily in the kitchen and on the serving line. Standing most of the work day is required. Work requires movement in and out of storerooms and freezers. Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Education: High school graduate or equivalent Must complete all Whitsons and other mandated training as necessary Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies: Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments. Professional food service experience preferred Always present a positive and professional image Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
