food counter attendant

Counter Attendant and Food Preparer Skills

• Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs

• Take customers' orders

• Stock refrigerators and salad bars

• Serve customers at counters or buffet tables

• Portion and wrap foods

• Package take-out food

• Keep records of the quantities of food used

• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

• Work under pressure

• Repetitive tasks

• Standing for extended periods

Work Location Information

• Various locations

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Team player

• Client focus

• Reliability

Kitchen Helpers Skills

• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit

• Remove kitchen garbage and trash

• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment

• Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors

Food Service Helpers Specific Skills

• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables