2606-Senior Food Service Worker

Job description

CITY & COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

TITLE: SENIOR FOOD SERVICE WORKER

JOB CODE: 2606

INTRODUCTION

Under supervision, performs a variety of tasks in connection with the preparation, storage and serving of foodstuffs, including dietary foods; may supervise a small group of Food Service Workers in an assigned food service activity; ensures that assigned dining and kitchen areas and equipment are kept clean and in good repair; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The 2606 Senior Food Service Worker is distinguished from the 2604 Food Service Worker in that the former can function as a team lead or line checker, assists in the supervision of employees, and has a broader range of responsibilities.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Supervises and sets up food counters and tables; performs tray line activities such as serving food portions, checking trays and collecting and tallying meal tickets.

2. Assists in the preparation and serving of meals for special diet cases; works in special diet stations; prepares baby formulas; uses specialized equipment connected with dietary services.

3. Supervises and works in a vegetable room, cleaning and otherwise preparing vegetables for cooking by hand or machine; replenishes food supplies; cleans and services various machines, tools and equipment used in the food preparation process.

4. Participates in the cleaning of dining and kitchen areas, including the washing of dishes, pots, pans and other utensils.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Institutional food service operations, including the preparation of special diets.

Ability and Skill to: Assume responsibility for the proper operation of an assigned dining or kitchen area; carry out instructions and coordinate efforts with others in the food service operation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

One (1) year of work experience in the operation of a large, high-volume food service organization. Experience includes tray line operations, quality control, cafeteria/catering services, inventory management, or equipment monitoring in an institutional setting such as a hospital, correctional facility, cafeteria, long-term care facility, or other large high-volume food service organization.

License and Certification:

Substitution:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

To : 2618 Food Service Supervisor

2650 Assistant Cook

From: 2604 Food Service Worker

ORIGINATION DATE: 11/20/72

AMENDED DATE: 4/13/16

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN SFMTA SFCCD SFUSD

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Historic and future compensation