Food Service Job Description
Food service
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Food Service Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective food service job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included food service job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Maintains serving line in a clean, neat and organized manner
Ensures all beverage containers are full, , soda, ice tea, juices
Clears soiled dishes/trays
Puts away stock inventory
Assists management in simple inventory counts and similar information needed for the placement of food and supply orders
Assist in orientations and training of new employees
Set high standards for department
Responsible for personnel management
Written reports and data collection
Prepares and delivers tube feedings
Food Service Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Food Service
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: IKEA, HACCP, TIPS, CDM, WAV
Education for Food Service
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the food service job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Food Service management, Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Education, Graduate, Management, Culinary, Business/Administration, Supervision, Associates
Skills for Food Service
Desired skills for food service include:
Computer systems and equipment
Guest service fundamentals and experience supporting a guest first culture across the store
Operating an efficient cost effective program
Daily caterings and see they are prepared and delivered on time
Math
Measures
Weights
Scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products
Food service and sanitation standards
Seafood
Desired experience for food service includes:
Ability to remain standing for prolonged periods of time, minimum of eight hours
Experience working in the food service industry
Working in formal food service is a plus
1+ year of Food Service related experience
Bachelor's degree in restaurant management and 3 years of restaurant or cafeteria management experience required in a large scale dining facility such as a military facility or university
Experience in institutional cooking in a correctional setting preferred
Food Service Examples
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Food Service Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a food service. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for food service
- Managerial duties such as scheduling, interviewing, new hire training, and will lead staff in absence of the Manager of Food Services
- The Food Service Worker performs a variety of duties related to the preparation and assembly of patient food trays according to patient menu selection and transports trays to various areas
- Performs tasks to maintain the cleanliness/sanitary standards for dishware, carts, and trays for kitchen and retail areas
- Maintains, records, verifies, receives and/or delivers stock in a safe and timely manner
- May handle cash transactions from customers while maintaining cleanliness of cafe and/or dining area
- Performs a variety of routine tasks in the kitchen, on the tray line, in the dishwashing areas, and in the cafeteria according to standard practices and procedures
- Complies with regulatory requirements
- Processes all phone calls using appropriate telephone skills
- Troubleshoots interface issues with diet orders and resolves
- Adhered to the Service Excellence Standards of Behavior guidelines at all times
Qualifications for food service
- Scheduling hours can start from 5 AM for breakfast shifts until as late as 2 AM for weddings
- 6 months of applicable experience required
- 6 months food service experience preferred, previous experience in hospital food services preferred
- High School or equivalent although a Culinary Degree is preferred
- Minimum of five years institutional cooking experience, preferably in a Hospital setting
- Minimum of three years of experience as a Supervisor, Manager or Director
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of food service. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for food service
- Prepare, according to standardized recipes, potatoes, vegetables, soups, sauces, casseroles, modified food items, pre-made entrees, desserts, as determined by the days menu for residents and employee meal services
- Assure diets for new residents or diet changes are processed in absence of food service manager or dietary tech
- Maintain care and cleanliness of equipment and preparation/service areas
- Observe basic sanitation and safety rules and procedures set by the Washington Department of Health and Facility FNS department
- Provide management and overall supervision of staff in the FNS Managers absence
- Work with FNS Manager to develop and monitor adherence to policies and procedures
- Distributes and collects menus from patients
- Dishroom/Pots Demonstrates correct use of all cleaning supplies
- Assists children in opening packages, if needed • Monitors students eating by progressing from table to table • Encourages children to eat lunch
- This is a 9-month recurring position working August-May
Qualifications for food service
- Knowledge of purchasing and FTE management
- Be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis
- Attend required training and comply with company policies and procedures
- Be open to working a flexible schedule, including after hours work for special events\
- Associate’s degree and 2-4 years of supervisory experience
- A bachelor’s degree in food service management or dietetics, or associate’s degree in culinary arts
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a food service. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for food service
- Prepare and serve food neatly assisting with serving meals, beverages, and other related duties
- Use a Point of Sale system/cash register to record the order, compute the amount of the bill, collect payment from guests, and make change
- Balance register, accounting for all transactions
- Maintains a professional, clean appearance in a clean uniform
- Works with student workers and helpers in a professional manner
- Cooperates and communicates with other campus staff and students to promote a positive campus climate
- Assist with orientation and training of temporary and new employees as directed
- Completes order sheets accurately to maintain appropriate par levels
- Puts stock away, rotating stock forward
- Receiving, checking-in, stocking, and cleaning food products
Qualifications for food service
- At least one (1) year of work experience or documented vocational training sufficient to demonstrate a knowledge of cleaning equipment, food preparation, and general cleaning processes or a suitability for this type of work preferred
- Must be able to write food orders and food requisitions
- Must be knowledgeable of food safety HACCP Program, ex
- Ability to communicate in English is critical
- Current Food Handlers Card required within 30 days of hire
- Ability to present themselves in a neat and clean appearance
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a food service. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for food service
- Greet and ask guests about their favorite ride as they walk up to your location
- Fill condiment dispensers, wipe down tables, wash dishes, and keep all areas clean and safe for guests
- Friendly, outgoing personality inviting guests to your station
- Ability to work with a team to relay food orders as needed
- Positive attitude to make guests excited about their meal
- Have a passion for delicious food
- Basic computer literacy and ability to handle cash accurately
- In foods you must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach throughout your shift
- Candidates will either do one of two things
- Supervises Cook I and FSWII positions in satellite dining centers feeding 120 patients and providing services to multiple patient living locations
Qualifications for food service
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment under direction of manager
- Assist in stocking grocery items
- Assist as needed in using the Etrition computer program
- Basic food preparation knowledge
- Minimum of 6 months of store experience
- High school diploma or GED • Experience working in Food Service preferred • Experience working with children • Good attendance and work record in previous employment • Strong interpersonal skills
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a food service. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for food service
- Manages leave requests, schedules, and EDP for each employee
- Conducts daily huddles, and Continuous Improvement projects
- Trains and evaluates staff performance, writes position descriptions and performance appraisals, interviews and recommends hiring of staff
- Writes and maintains EDP for each employee
- Manages a satellite dining center serving the needs of 120 patients
- Assures presentation, temperature, quality, and quantity of food provided meets area needs
- Communicates with patients and staff to review patient preferences and evaluate the dining room experience to meet OSH standards
- Responsible for meeting patient nutritional needs and assures diet orders are followed
- Develops a dining experience that represents a learning laboratory for health and wellness and fosters an engaging positive environment that helps patients learn how to make healthy food selections
- Assures menu items and special food for patient special needs are ordered and available in the unit
Qualifications for food service
- Certified fitness evaluation
- Health Department Food Handler's card within 30 calendar days of employment
- Must be able to work outdoors in extreme temperatures
- Six months previous commercial experience with use of cash register
- Attended or completed a culinary program at a college or technical school preferred
- Knowledge of basic nutrition, food, food preparation, food handling, and sanitation is vital