Food Service Worker

Introduction

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This is entry‑level food service work. Employees perform the full range of Essential Functions, completing routine work under close supervision.

• Performs food service work using proper food preparation, handling, and sanitation methods and techniques in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures promoting nutrition, health, and safety of clients.
• Sets up serving line by gathering utensils, food, and supplies needed for the serving process.
• Prepares meal trays by placing the correct portion of appropriate foods from serving pots or pans onto each tray.
• Loads completed meal trays or food pans into carts, delivers loaded carts to the proper location, and returns carts and trays to the kitchen after individuals have completed meals.
• Assists cooks by opening cans, slicing and chopping food items, preparing beverages, and making sandwiches or bulk salads.
• Cleans and disinfects a variety of surfaces, areas, and equipment such as meal carts, kitchen appliances, tables, and counters; sweeps and mops floors; empties trash containers; and performs other related duties to ensure the food preparation and serving areas are clean and sanitary.
• Uses brooms, wet or dry mops, sponges, pails or buckets, and mixtures of water and chemical solutions or disinfectant.
• Performs all phases of the dishwashing process.
• Maintains various records on work performed which may include using automated information systems and computer software to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, or report on data.
• Completes and maintains competency in required training.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, ages, and races.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of record keeping.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment.
• Criminal background check is required. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
• Pre‑employment drug testing is required as part of the hiring process.
• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

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The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title, and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles, and summary of course content.

Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232‑5470 or by visiting  You may also call (302) 739‑5458 or email  for additional applicant services support. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.