Under moderate supervision, performs functions such as meal preparation (including the recording of food temperatures), food service, and meal clean-up, as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Maintains clean, sanitary work areas.
- As required, greets clients and/or visitors, serves them meals, or provides them with requested directions or assistance.
- Prepares, seasons, and cooks food; carves and portions meat, fish or foul for individual servings.
- Plans menus for clients, visitors, and staff; determines type of food to order; estimates quantity of food to order; and plans use of leftovers.
- Trains and monitors clients assigned to kitchen duties.
- Other duties as assigned.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by candidates of this job. Candidates may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
Required Skills
- High School diploma or equivalency is required.
- Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment for safe use and sanitation.
- Ability to read, follow and interpret basic written and oral instructions.
- Successful completion of sanitation course and certification test provided by the Louisville Metro Health Department within the first six months of employment.
Required Experience
Minimum one-year’s food service experience in a commercial/health care facility.