NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA
Classification Specification
FOOD SERVICES AIDE (3504)
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to participate in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals to County senior
citizens.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude
them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties
may be required and assigned.
Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and standards governing food preparation, service, and storage; ensures
adherence to established safety procedures; and monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure
safety of employees and other individuals.
Participates in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals: performs chopping, slicing, mixing, measuring and
other prep tasks; cooks and warms food to proper internal temperatures according to safety guidelines; ensures
proper cooking techniques are followed; inspects and monitors quality, taste and temperature of food; serves meals;
and monitors portion control.
Operates various machinery and equipment associated with food preparation and food service activities, which may
include a stove, oven, grill, fryer, steamer, food processor, mixer, meat slicer, toaster, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher,
coffee maker, scale, cooking utensils, thermometer, etc.; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and
safety; and initiates requests to repair faulty equipment.
Prepares and packages meals for delivery: places hot food items into individual service trays; secures lids to serving
trays; counts, sorts, and packs hot meals and cold food items into cooler for each delivery route; and assists with
loading packaged meals into vehicle for delivery.
Cleans and maintains kitchen equipment, kitchen utensils, dining areas, and food preparation areas: sanitizes
surfaces, equipment, utensils, pots, pans, dishes, etc. in accordance with established policies, procedures, and
standards; and utilizes proper sanitizing, cleaning and degreasing solutions.
Assists in maintaining inventory of food products, kitchen supplies, or other items: inspects deliveries to verify