Posting ID 141736
Department Lakeside/University College
Jobcode Food Worker I
Working Title Food Worker I - Lakeside Labs (Milford, IA)
Details
GENERAL CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of tasks involved in the preparation and serving of food and performs related cleaning jobs.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Opens food containers and weighs, measures and/or combines ingredients for menu items as specified.
2.
Assists in the preparation of foods to include: cutting, slicing, grating or peeling vegetables and fruits; and chopping, grinding, or slicing meats.
3.
Assembles and prepares salads, including such items as jello salads, coleslaw, salad dressings, etc.
4.
Performs simple cooking tasks in accordance with specific instructions.
5.
Sets up food and equipment for cafeteria/tray line service; assembles trays for modified and general diets.
6.
Transports food, dishes, and supplies to service areas; replenishes food and supplies as necessary during service period.
7.
Stocks, cleans, and performs minor adjustments for vending machines.
8.
Dishes up and serves food from serving line, in hospitals units and/or other designated dining areas according to standard procedures and quantities.
9.
Serves meal trays and nourishments to inpatients, performing final check for accuracy and appearance of tray and reacts to patients' comments on dietary service.
10.
Returns trays, dishes, utensils, etc.
, to kitchen for cleaning; and covers, labels and stores food in storage area following service period.
11.
Performs sanitation duties in serving, dining, and kitchen area.
12.
Serves as a checker; punches meal tickets and accepts cash or special tickets for meals and reports food consumption or number of persons served after each meal to enable accurate recordkeeping.
13.
Assists in the on-the-job training of students and other employees in the food service unit.
14.
Performs related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
1.
Knowledge of methods and practices of institutional food preparation and service.
2.
Knowledge of principles of food sanitation, health hazards, and the necessary precautionary measures.
3.
Knowledge of care and use of food service equipment.
4.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting (50 pounds), bending, stooping, and standing for prolonged periods.
5.
Ability to count, add, subtract, multiply, divide and determine percentages.
6.
Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
7.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
8.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
9.
Ability to perform and complete a variety of manual food service tasks.
10.
Ability to maintain records of quantities of ingredients used, volume of production and numbers of customers served.
11.
Ability to convert standard unit recipes to desired quantity of product.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
Pay: Minimum of $16.
48 /hour
Position location:
Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
Regents Resource Center
1838 Highway 86
Milford, IA 51351
Hours: This person would begin as soon as May and continue through September 2024.
Shifts will typically occur between 9:00 am and 7:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Some weekends may be required.
Length of shifts will vary based on applicant availability.
Contact HANNAH DOBROWSKI
Phone: 3193840682
Email: hannah-dobrowski@uiowa.
edu
Application Instructions Please email Hannah Dobrowski a copy of your resume to apply.
Applications are due April 25th, 2024.
Ad Start Date 04/22/2024
Ad End Date 04/25/2024