Food Preparation Worker

Duties may include: Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware. Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage. Portion and wrap the food or place it directly on plates for service to patrons. Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers. Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures. Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets. Package take-out foods or serve food to customers. Stock cupboards and refrigerators and tend salad bars and buffet meals. Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving. Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas. Distribute food to waiters and waitresses to serve to customers. Bring food to customers. Cut, slice or grind meat, poultry, and seafood to prepare for cooking. Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas. Weigh or measure ingredients. Inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low, and order needed items. Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed and provide cooks with needed items. Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice,