Food Service Worker - Food prep

The Food Prep Helper works primarily in the kitchen supporting the production of food products. The

main function is to assist in the preparation of foodstuffs. Cleans and sanitizes work stations and

production equipment. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but

Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among

accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

General Responsibilities:

•  Reads recipes and/or product directions.
•  Estimates food requirements.
• Operates a variety of kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain,

    seasons and knead foodstuffs for cooking, serving and storing.

• Assists in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods, and properly stores food, utilizing knowledge

    of temperature requirements and spoilage.

•  Inspects workstations for compliance with service standards.
•  Keeps records and requisition for supplies/equipment as needed.
• Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment following all Sodexo, client and regulatory

    rules and procedures.

•  May taste test products.
•  May have basic cooking responsibilities, i.e., cook vegetables, chicken for salads.
•  Enforces all company safety and risk management policies and procedures; reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner and identifies and corrects unsafe work conditions with management oversight.
• Complies with all Sodexo HACCP policies and procedures.
• Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
•  May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience/Knowledge:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
•  6 Months Plus  of related work experience.