Food Service Worker -Pittston

The Food Service Worker 1 in a Multi-Service Senior Center is under the direct supervision of the Senior Center Operator 2 and has the responsibility of ensuring that the congregate meal program functions in a manner consistent with the policy of the Area Agency on Aging and other appropriate state and local agencies.

• responsible for insuring that the center's congregate meal program is consistent with all applicable health and sanitation regulations.
• monitors quality of the bulk food, temperature, portions (on a daily basis) and reports inadequacies to the nutrition project director (Senior Center Services Director II).
• preheats steam serving counter, prepares coffee and cold beverages, sets up serving counter with food, trays, dishes and utensils and coordinates dishing out hot food items with the use of volunteers.

• responsible for coordinating the washing of pots, pans and other preparatory utensils; sanitizes dining area i.e. tables and chairs, serving area and kitchen area. Also responsible for cleaning refrigerators, food carts, coffee pots and other equipment with the help of volunteers.

• responsible for inventory of nutrition supplies, monitoring nutrition records; counting nutrition contributions and depositing same and processes participants request for therapeutic diets.
• performs other related work as required.

• Ability to learn the proper care and use of simple food service utensils and equipment.
• Ability to learn routine tasks involved in the food service operation.
• Ability to learn the methods, materials, and practices used in maintaining established standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to work effectively with other people.
• Ability to follow simple oral instructions.