Food Service Specialist I
Core
Handling, preparing, cooking, and serving food for regular, modified, and special diets while maintaining clean and sanitary work areas.
Role type
entry-level food service specialist
Builds
prepared meals and sanitized dining environments for a state hospital or facility
Domain
healthcare / food service
Required skills
basic food preparation techniques, food service operations, proper sanitation practices, basic mathematics, following written diet orders, operating kitchen equipment, operating motorized transportation
Preferred skills
valid driver's license, ability to lift 25-50 pounds
Technologies
ovens, steamers, dishwashers, refrigerators, walk-in coolers, state-owned cars and vans
Responsibilities
Prepares foods, salads, and desserts; cooks or bakes a variety of items; cleans and prepares foods using tools and equipment; operates dishwasher and cleans kitchen/dining/storage areas; labels, loads, and delivers food carts or trays; defrosts and cleans refrigerators and coolers; operates state-owned vehicles
Seniority
Entry-level, routine tasks