Description
Perform non-cooking food prep duties—wash and cut produce, slice meats, prepare cold items and beverages, set up stations, and maintain safe, sanitary storage and work areas.
- • Butcher, clean, and portion poultry, fish, and shellfish.
- • Cut, slice, or grind meats and seafood for cooking.
- • Scrape leftovers into waste containers.
- • Store food in labeled containers and designated areas to prevent spoilage.
- • Package takeout orders or serve food to customers.
- • Portion and wrap food or plate items for service.
- • Stage trays on warmers for service or hold in refrigerated cabinets.
- • Weigh and measure ingredients.
- • Assist cooks and provide needed items during service.
- • Receive and store supplies, equipment, and utensils.
- • Stock refrigerators and dry storage; set up and replenish salad bars and buffets.
- • Remove trash and clean garbage containers.
- • Prepare and serve beverages such as coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
- • Transport food, equipment, and utensils between storage and work areas.
- • Prepare dressings, spreads, and sandwich condiments.
- • Use manual and electric tools to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
- • Stir, strain, and hold soups and sauces.
- • Distribute prepared items to servers for delivery to guests.
- • Record quantities of food prepped and used.
- • Load dishes, glassware, and utensils into dish machines.
- • Assemble trays with food, cutlery, and napkins on line stations (e.g., hospitals, cafeterias, airline kitchens).
- • Mix ingredients for green, fruit, vegetable, and pasta salads.
- • Distribute menus, collect diet sheets, and deliver trays and snacks in healthcare settings.
- • Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, and tableware.
- • Prepare meats, vegetables, desserts, and other items per orders and standard procedures.
- • Take and log temperatures of foods, refrigerators, and freezers.
- • Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables for cooking or service.
- • Report equipment issues and low stock; request or order needed items.
- • Operate a cash register, handle payments, and make correct change.
- • Sweep and mop kitchen floors and vacuum dining areas.
- • Assemble meal trays to match patient diet orders.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
