POSITION SUMMARY

Prepare, cook, and serve lunch in DECI’s Cafeteria.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Keep cafeteria in a clean and orderly condition, while working with food
• Daily preparation and cooking of food following recipes and procedures outlined by Supervisor
• Specifically follow all directions as given for food preparation, cooking and cleaning.
• Follow all DECI safety and sanitary procedures.  
• Assist with recording of charges (as needed).
• Manual labor associated with the daily requirements of the cafeteria. Duties may include, and are not limited to, the following:
• Sweeping
• Wet and dry mopping
• Cleaning equipment
• Hand washing of pots and pans
• Operating the dish machine
• Lifting trays/pots/pans 
• Always be aware of safety and immediately report any unsafe working conditions to lead supervisor or manager.
• Participate in DECI-sponsored training as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma preferred but not required. Comprehensive training will be provided
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and individuals with disabilities.
• Stamina to exert yourself physically over entire shift without getting winded or out of breath
• Fluency in English language
• Reliable transportation

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills: N/A

Other Requirements: U.S. Citizen or U.S. work qualification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands        

• Stand: C   
• Walk: C    
• Sit: N   
• Handle: O   
• Reach Out: O   
• Reach Above: O    
• Climb: N   
• Crawl: N    
• Squat/Kneel: O   
• Bend: O    
• Balance: O   
• Twist: O

Lift/Carry

• 10 lbs or less: C
• 11-20 lbs: C
• 21-50 lbs: O
• 51-100 lbs: N
• Over 100 lbs: N

Push/Pull

• 10 lbs or less: C   
• 11-20 lbs: F O
• 21-50 lbs: O
• 51-100 lbs: N
• Over 100 lbs: N

Frequency Key: C = Constantly: More than 66% of the time, F = Frequently: 33-66% of the time, O = Occasionally: up to 33% of the time, N = N/A: Not applicable/Not likely

Other Physical Requirements: Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gloves, goggles and apron.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Blood Borne Pathogens training is required. See Training Requirements Form for a detailed list of training.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT No travel required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Warehouse environment

This job description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.