Food Preparer Job Description
Food preparer
provides technical guidance on the purchase of materials and equipment related to food safety and sanitation issues.
Food Preparer Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective food preparer job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included food preparer job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Providing friendly customer service when serving food
Maintain current knowlege of menu and products
Prepare food items for cooking
Retrieves and transports necessary food products to cooking line
Preforms other duties as required by management
Prepares sauces, vegetables, meat, fish and poultry items properly
Food Preparer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Food Preparer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Skills for Food Preparer
Desired skills for food preparer include:
Safe food handling and proper sanitation practices
Sanitation and safety procedure of both food and equipment
Computer systems and is comfortable using them
Desired experience for food preparer includes:
Working in a cold weather environment of approximately 35-40 degrees
This position requires to be active, walking, heavy lifting and pushing 50+ lbs
Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours
High School Diploma or equivalent, or equivalent experience required
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in retail food service or cashier experience required
Current Food Handlers Card required by date of hire
Food Preparer Examples
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Food Preparer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a food preparer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for food preparer
- Good communications skills, able to read specifications and take direction from supervisor
- Able to do simple calculations and complete production forms
- Ability to use mobile shelving, carts, and airline catering equipment
- Able to use knives and other kitchen equipment safely and appropriately
- Responsible for production and preparation of patient meals according to Production sheets and recipe cards, following proper food handling procedures and all sanitary guidelines according to regulatory agencies standards
- Responsible for preparation and distribution of menu items for CTS, Cafeteria, Catering and Special Functions
Qualifications for food preparer
- Strong “people skills” (must be able to work well with others and demonstrate ability to thrive in a teamwork environment)
- Must be able to walk/stoop/ bend/ stand for entire work shift (normally 8-hour shifts)
- Must be able to follow/understand customer specifications/paperwork
- Must be able to use fingers & hands to handle food and equipment
- Must be flexible and have the ability to react to changing priorities
- Must be flexible to work in a 24/7 environment which includes nights, weekends and holidays
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Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of food preparer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for food preparer
- Able to endure temperature changes in work area
- Able to lift and push heavy equipment
- Work assigned schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays
- This position works in a cooler
- This position requires physical activity - walking, bending, lifting and pushing 50+ lbs
- Ability to read and interpret paperwork in English
Qualifications for food preparer
- Will follow safety guidelines in operating all cooking equipment
- Prepares designated items for following day’s menu requirements
- Responsible for all menu items being at proper temperature before leaving the kitchen or to service lines in Cafeteria and Tray line
- Performance of all duties of a cook’s position in the Production
- At least (2) years of institutional cooking experience required
- Ability to comprehend standardized recipes and instructions
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Food Preparer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of food preparer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for food preparer
- Picks up assigned order sheets for the day
- Collects all necessary items from the storeroom
- Delivers specific items and notes which items and quantities are on hand and what items and quantities were added to pantries and refrigerators
- Keeps areas clean and notifies floor attendant if there are refrigerator temperature or other issues
- Has the authorizing floor attendant confirm and sign dated requisition forms
- Attends meeting and performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications for food preparer
- Must be able to work in cold environment
- Must be able to stand during work shift
- Must be able to flexible to work in a seniority driven shift environment
- 1 year of kitchen experience
- Free Uniforms and Shoes
- Food safe handling license/training prefered
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Food Preparer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of food preparer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for food preparer
- Washes, chops, slices, weighs, measures and mixes ingredients and prepares individual portions in accordance with specifications and cooking instructions
- Cooks food as assigned following detailed recipes and procedures
- Assigns a variety of meal preparation tasks to Cook's Helper, such as washing, slicing and mixing ingredients, panning and seasoning foods
- Maintains cleanliness, safety and general appearance of cooking stations
- Performs above duties at all cooking stations on rotation basis, assists in cold food preparation
- Makes recommendations to supervisor regarding status of Baker and Baker's Helper
Qualifications for food preparer
- Prepare salads, sandwiches and special needs for patient and cafeteria menu
- Use equipment such as slicer, pressurized steamers and vegetable cutter in a safe manner
- Prep designated items for following day’s menu
- Prepare C.T.S
- Follows clean-as-you-go policy
- Responsible for all menu items being at the properly temperature before leaving main kitchen for all service lines
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Food Preparer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a food preparer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for food preparer
- Ensure that sanitary techniques are used in the preparation, handling and storage of foods
- Drive catering vehicles as required
- Maintain work areas in clean, sanitary and orderly condition
- Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions
- Ability to read and write, use ordinary mathematics, work from recipes, menus, requisitions, familiar with ordinary cooking routines
- 9 to 12 months of effective experience
Qualifications for food preparer
- Prepare, combine, season and/or cook food according to standardized recipes, methods and/or procedures
- Assemble menu items ensuring that all standards of appearance, flavor and portions are acceptable
- Assemble off premise serving areas and kitchens
- Set up food products for serving
- Ensure food service standards meet the specifications of customers or guests according to required style or theme requested
- Direct the work of part-time employees