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Federal Work Study (FWS)

Department: Food Service
Supervisor: Caroline Couch
Department Contact: 423-697-2653
Positions: 3
Status: Open

Position Description


Position Summary
  • Federal Work Study (FWS)
Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Prepping foods ie.. salads, sandwiches, grab n go burgers, food fryer cooking, etc.
Prepares or assists in the preparation of hot and cold meat and vegetable dishes, hot bar food items, stocking
beverages, salads, sandwiches, simple bakery items, and/or other similar food items, as appropriate to the position.
Replenishes foods, silverware, plates and cutlery, dishes, and trays at serving stations; replenish all condiments.
cleans, wash and maintains work areas, including spot sweeping floors, facilities, pots, pans, service ware, utensils,
and equipment; as appropriate to the area of operation

Required Qualifications

Excellent Customer Service Skills
Ability to learn food prep/cooking skills
18 Years of age

Work Experience

6 mos. customer service job experience

Preferred Qualifications

6 mos. prep/cooking experience

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Bend, stoop, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects
• Standing or walking for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate kitchen equipment
• Carrying, pushing or pulling food trays, carts, materials and supplies
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Work Characteristics

Knowledge: Moderate food handling skills, health dept. guidelines
• Skills: Oral and written communication for following instructions/directions; interpersonal skills consistent with
establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Abilities: Prepare quality food items; perform manual tasks associated with food preparation; excellent customer
service skills; perform duties in a timely manner; to adapt to changing work needs
Work Characteristics: friendly, smiles, exchange conversations with guests, great work ethic, easily follows
directions.