Food Service Worker Intern, Part Time

Catholic Charities
18.23
United States, D.C., Washington
1001 Lawrence St Ne (Show on map)
Nov 14, 2024
Description ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our "promote from within" culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures. JOB SUMMARY: The Food Service Worker performs routine food service tasks under general supervision in a food production and/or customer service area, ensuring that food preparation and handling comply with food safety standards and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in the preparation of food such as meats, vegetables, baked goods and desserts, to include beverages, salads, dressings, sandwiches, and cold plates. Prepare portioned and fast foods on grill, in broiler, or in deep fat fryer as appropriate. Prepare and handle food according to food safety standards and DOH regulations. Operate food production equipment to include slicers, choppers, dicers, mixers, vertical cutters, patty making machines, and other vegetable, bakery, and meat processing equipment. Transport food or supplies to serving areas; ensure that areas are properly set up; assemble and replenish food, supplies, and equipment as required; ensure proper temperature of food in steam tables and correct counter display; take orders, portion, and serve food to customers; record portions served according to procedure; remove, cover, wrap, label, store, rotate, and discard food and condiments as directed. Clean assigned area following proper sanitary procedures, to include equipment, counters, work and dining tables, chairs, refrigerators, utensils, and dispensers; sweep and mop floors; vacuum carpets and empty ash trays. Ensure all supplies, materials and equipment are available in assigned work areas for proper performance of duties; maintain replenishment as necessary; report need to repair equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures to program supervisor. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Ability to read and follow instructions normally acquired through a partial high school education. 2 years' experience working in a kitchen environment. SKILLS and COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of food preparation, cooking, safety and sanitation. Good customer service skills. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)