Food Preparation Worker

Job description

Food Preparation Worker

Incident to and in conjunction with Sierra Cascade’s farming operations on the farm, workers will perform secondary agriculture functions, as described at 29 C.F.R. 780.105 (c), that include assisting in maintaining food inventory and stocking supplies, Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures; and associated farm labor kitchen maintenance and general clean-up, delivery of meals to workers in fields, and provide food service in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations. All work described herein is provided directly to agricultural workers employed by the Employer. This position supports both a kitchen supervisor and head cooks. This is not a head cook position.

Special Requirements

This position requires a good understanding of the food service occupation. Must have 2 months of general food preparation work experience within the previous 2 years. Must be able to obtain food handler certificate. The employer will pay for the fees associated with obtaining a Food Handler's certificate as well as compensate the employee for time spent obtaining the certificate.

General Specifications:

Workers must stand, sit, crouch, bend, reach, lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds in the course of performing required activities. Workers must listen to, understand and follow instructions of company supervisors and managers.

Workers are expected to assist in maintaining work areas and company property in a neat and clean condition by not littering. Meals must be eaten in the assigned area(s) away from the employees work station.