Food Service Worker

POSITION: Food Service Worker REPORTS TO: Director of Clinton Avenue Residence CLASSIFICATION: Full Time/Part Time EXEMPT/NONEXEMPT: Non-Exempt GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Provides nutritious and appetizing meals for residents according to the city food standards, also responding to individual resident needs. Maintains food storage and kitchen in compliance with DOHMH and agency guidelines. The Food Service Worker is classified as an essential worker, and as such, accepts responsibility for the completion of their critical services to participants on site, even during times of emergency. These include, but are not limited to, emergencies caused by weather, nationwide pandemics, civil unrest, and domestic threats. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: • Act so as to represent Lutheran Social Service of New York’s mission, values, ethics, and upholds agency Code of Conduct at all times. • Perform regular food inventory. • Ensure food storage areas are organized and food/ supplies are properly rotated. • Perform all food and supply orders. • Accept food deliveries and store properly with dated labels. • Prepare nutritious meals and snacks based on menus approved by a licensed dietician. • Plan menus for special occasions, events, and holidays. • Maintain record of recipes and menus. • Keep kitchen, appliances, and food storage areas clean and orderly. • Serve meals and break down/cleans service area thereafter. • Perform all other tasks assigned by Facility Director. SUPERVISES: Volunteers (if applicable)