Under general supervision, performs food service work of average difficulty using basic cooking, baking and related skills and knowledge; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the second level in the Food Service Worker series. Incumbents assist cooks, bakers and others in preparing a wide variety of foods; independently prepare simple foods; act as a lead worker over employees performing routine food service work; and ensure that patient trays are prepared correctly.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Assists cooks in preparing a wide variety of food items; steam cooks and grills a variety of foods.
Assists cooks and bakers in preparing icings, fillings and in baking a variety of pastry and dessert items; routinely prepares and bakes foods such as doughnuts, puddings and rolls.
Learns to maintain records of patient menus and diet changes; prepares diet cards; identifies special patient needs; totals numbers and types of meals required; labels special items.
Prepares, portions and labels special diet items including salt-free, sugar-free, low-fat and pureed items; oversees preparation of patient trays; verifies amounts and types of food, beverage and condiment items.
Participates in routine work assignments including washing and storage of dishes, equipment, pots and pans; delivery of food and supplies; salad preparation; portioning and serving food; and setting up eating areas.
Operates and balances cafeteria and canteen registers; sets up, operates and cleans equipment and areas used to prepare and serve food; may perform general cleaning duties.
May act as a cook, baker, meat cutter, or on the dietary desk on a relief basis or for training purposes.
May deliver food to various County facilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: One year of experience in high-volume food service work including a minimum of six months at a level equivalent to Food Service Worker I in San Joaquin County service.
License: Possession of valid California driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE
Basic methods and techniques of volume food service work including simple preparation, serving, cleaning, sanitation and safety practices; basic units of measure; principles and techniques of public relations.
ABILITY
Understand and follow oral and written instructions: learn to assist in the volume preparation of full meals; lead others in the more routine aspects of volume food preparation, service and cleaning work; perform routine food preparation, service and cleaning work; count and perform routine arithmetic calculations including simple addition, subtraction and multiplication; make simple notations; read various scales of measure and portion items accurately; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; treat customers courteously.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility – Occasional use of a data entry device; frequent sitting, standing or walking for long periods; frequent pushing/pulling, bending, squatting and crawling; Lifting – frequently 5-30 pounds; occasionally 70 pounds or less. Vision – constant use of good overall vision; frequent reading/close-up work; occasional color, depth and peripheral vision. Dexterity – frequent repetitive motion; occasional writing; frequent grasping, holding, reaching. Hearing/Talking – frequent talking/hearing in person and on the telephone. Emotional/Psychological – frequent decision making and concentration; occasional public contact. Special Requirements: occasional overtime and traveling. Environmental – frequent exposure to noise, and cold.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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