Food Service Worker

Job Summary

Performs intermediate semiskilled work cooking/serving meals and maintaining the restaurant at the municipal golf course; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

• Serves food and beverages in accordance with menu during restaurant operating hours, special events and tournaments.
• Operates standard restaurant POS systems, prepares checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales tax, collects payments from tables.
• Uses basic skills to help food preparation staff when necessary.
• Cleans bar, tables, dining room, kitchen, utensils and equipment, washes dishes; performs daily general cleaning chores.
• Preps garnishes, condiments, and all necessary items in preparation for breakfast and lunch.
• Participates in serving food and in cleaning dining facility.
• Performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or serving foods and beverages.
• May perform such duties as preparing salad items, hot foods, and/or cold foods.
• Assist in cleaning work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Sets up food service, kitchen, or salad area facilities, equipment and utensils, under detailed instruction and in accordance with specific area needs; checks food temperatures and/or prepares areas for daily operations; may operate cooking or bakery equipment as assigned.
• Conveys food and supplies from the main kitchen, bakery, and/or salad preparation area to the serving site either by carrying or by utilizing a motorized cart.
• Follows prescribed procedures in setting up hot and cold food lines; ice cream, yogurt, and/or ice machines; chooses proper utensils and sets steam line to appropriate temperature for menu items.
• Serves food items to customers from counters and/or steam tables, in accordance with specific instructions, ensuring that appropriate portions are served, and adds relishes and garnishes according to instructions.
• Replenishes foods, silverware, glassware, dishes, and trays at serving stations; may order and replenish condiments.
• May clean, wash and maintain work areas, including floors, facilities, pots, pans, service ware, utensils, and equipment; collects and places garbage and trash in designated containers; as appropriate to the area of operation.
• Performs related tasks as required.

None

• General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving foods on a large scale and of the use and care of utensils and equipment.
• General knowledge of food safety, values and nutrition.
• Skill in customer service, communication, mathematics, and attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and customers.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of food service lines set‑up and temperature requirements.
• Ability to read and write.

High school diploma or equivalent; 0 to 3 years of related experience in the food service industry.

• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

• Requires the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work requires balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions.

• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices, assembly, or fabrication of parts at or within arm’s length, operating machines, determining accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The worker is subject to environmental conditions, extreme heat, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Insurance:
  Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Retirement:
  Pension, 457(b) deferred compensation plan.
• Paid Time Off:
  Vacation, sick leave, holiday and personal time.
• Other:
  Educational assistance program and wellness programs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.