Skills and Knowledge: Must be skilled in various phases of food service operations with specialized experience and training in food preparation. Knowledge of the operation of kitchen equipment. Simple arithmetic and the ability to read instructions are required. Working knowledge of common sanitation procedures to prevent contamination of food products and maintain clean equipment. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Must take a ServSafe Food Handler's Course. Responsibility: Receives assignments in oral or written form. Routine work is performed with general instructions; special circumstances occurring periodically require complete and specific instructions. The supervisor periodically checks to see that work is done on time and according to instructions. Responsible for the proper use and cleaning of equipment, safety practices, personal hygiene and conformance with sanitation requirements. Physical Effort: Work involves light to moderate physical effort such as continuous standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance. May be required to perform heavy work such as scouring and scrubbing equipment/floors, pushing heavy carts and trucks in unloading, storing and delivering supplies. Working Conditions: Work areas are often uncomfortably warm and noisy. Workers are exposed to minor cuts, bruises, burns, scalds and the possibility of slipping on wet floors. Some workers are exposed to extreme temperatures of hot kitchens, walk-in refrigerators and freezing units.