Serving Workers and Fast Food
The hours that a Food Server may work
All hours-some early morning (especially for bakers)
some late evening (especially in fine dining areas)
Here are some of the job tasks that a food prep worker will do,
prepare cold foods
slice vegatables, fruit, sandwhich meat,
brew tea and coffee
clean equipment
Types of training in food service
On the job training
Dishwashers are front-end or back end workers.
Back end workers work in the back of the restaurant away from the customers.
The physical demands of the job
Standing for a long time,
bending,
lifting
These are the types of kitchen equipment that a food service workers uses
dishwashers,
blenders,
slicers
grinders
Sanitation training helps food prep workers learn about these things.
How to keep food clean and fresh ij order to prevent spoiling.
How to prevent contamination
How to store and refrigerate food properly
Dishwashers are improtant to a business because....
They keep dishes and pots and pans clean so that business can keep flowing.
What kind of education do you need
No educational requirement
These are potential kitchen safety hazards
use of sharp utensils (knife)
What is a food handlers certificate
Teaches you how to work with food safely.
This is the equipment that a dishwasher uses.
A dishwashing machine
These are some challenges of the job
pressure
multitasking
high turn over
Ways to reduce or prevent injury or accidents
wear gloves
aprons
non-slip shoes
These are some workplace safety regulations that food preparation workers have to learn.
How to clean dishes properly
How to store food properly
Other work tasks that a dishwasher may do,
Sweep the floors
Unload deliveries
Stock supplies
Set up the dining area
Places you can work as a food prep or food server with regular hours
school cafeteria
This is a typcial schedule for a food prep workers
Part time
early morning/late evening
Weekend and Holiday shifts
The Public Health Department evaluates how a restuarant is following rules by doing this.
On site evaluations.
Common work schedule
Part time work
Seasonal