Food Worker I 50%-Downtown Campus

General Class Description:

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of tasks involved in the preparation and serving of food and performs related cleaning jobs. 

Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities:

1. 1. Opens food containers and weighs, measures and/or combines ingredients for menu items as specified. 
2. 2. Assists in the preparation of foods to include: cutting, slicing, grating or peeling vegetables and fruits; and chopping, grinding, or slicing meats. 
3. 3. Assembles and prepares salads, including such items as jello salads, coleslaw, salad dressings, etc. 
4. 4. Performs simple cooking tasks in accordance with specific instructions. 
5. 5. Sets up food and equipment for cafeteria/tray line service; assembles trays for modified and general diets. 
6. 6. Transports food, dishes, and supplies to service areas; replenishes food and supplies as necessary during service period. 
7. 7. Stocks, cleans, and performs minor adjustments for vending machines. 
8. 8. Dishes up and serves food from serving line, in hospitals units and/or other designated dining areas according to standard procedures and quantities. 
9. 9. Serves meal trays and nourishments to inpatients, performing final check for accuracy and appearance of tray and reacts to patients' comments on dietary service. 
10. 10. Returns trays, dishes, utensils, etc., to kitchen for cleaning; and covers, labels and stores food in storage area following service period. 

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Application Process

• In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission: • Resume
• • Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.01
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Emilio Villagrana or emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu