« Back to Search Form Food Service Worker Details Location: IL - Chicago Job Type: Restaurant - Food Service Government Base Pay: $28,795 /Year Required Education: High School Bonus: Required Experience: Not Specified Other: Required Travel: None Employee Type: Full-Time Relocation Covered: Not Specified Industry Restaurant, Food, Government - Civil Service Job ID: 2131 - Food Service Worker Description Cook County is currently looking for a Food Service Worker to work at the JTDC facility. The high-volume kitchen operation prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents and serves between 1500 – 2000 meals daily. Under general supervision, the Food Service Worker is responsible for tasks associated with the preparation and delivery of food to residents and staff in a safe, efficient, sanitary manner consistent with procedures regarding proper food handling, sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Food Preparation (30%) Reviews daily menus and meal counts, ensures necessary food items are stocked and fresh, and prepares food items for use as appropriate (washing, peeling, chopping/dicing, seeding, etc.). Follows standard recipes and uses various ingredients and seasonings to prepare cold items including salads, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages. Utilizes various kitchen utensils, appliances, and heavy equipment in food preparation (knives, peelers, dicers, slicers, mixers, etc.). Packs boxed lunches for residents and staff in courtrooms. Assists the Cooks as directed. Food Delivery (30%) Loads and transports food carts to and from designated floor units. Sets up steam table from which to serve staff members. Cleaning and Sanitation (30%) Follows proper kitchen standards when cleaning/sanitizing the work area (floors, food carts, tables, kitchen utensils and equipment, dishes, and tableware, etc.). Inventory Control (10%) Completes production logs to track specific information for each meal. Requirements The Food Service Worker should meet the following requirements: High School Diploma or GED required Previous high-volume institutional or commercial food service experience strongly preferred. Skilled in the safe, sanitary, and effective handling of food, cooking utensils, and food processing equipment. Ability to lift, push, pull, and otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time and adapt to a large kitchen environment with varying temperatures (-8 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit). Highly accountable, reliable, and prompt, with a strong work ethic. Flexible and effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Must have knowledge of basic arithmetic and the ability to effectively understand and communicate in English (verbally and in writing). Open daily availability including weekends and holidays for any of two standard shifts that may be subject to change (5:30 am – 1:30 pm, 10:30 am – 6:30 pm) with 2 consecutive days off. 21 years of age or older at the time of application submission. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. A result of negative from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Child Abuse Registry. Contact Us | Privacy & Terms of Use | Website Feedback Copyright ©2008 Cook County. All rights reserved.
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