Kitchen clerk job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Example kitchen clerk requirements on a job description
Kitchen clerk requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in kitchen clerk job postings.
Sample kitchen clerk requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous kitchen experience.
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment.
- Food safety certification.
- Basic math skills.
Sample required kitchen clerk soft skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
Kitchen clerk job description example 1
Lassen's Health Foods kitchen clerk job description
Deli Clerks are responsible for making sandwiches, juices, and smoothies according to instruction cards and customer requests. Ensure that food quality standards are being upheld for all deli products. Help promote a food company appearance by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members.
Responsibilities:
1. Give customers immediate and undivided attention
2. Ensure quality and proper presentation of all foods items
3. Follow all food safety regulations including proper labeling, dating, storage and rotation
4. Strictly adhere to all recipes and instruction cards
5. Fulfill customer orders such as sandwiches, smoothies, and juices quickly, efficiently, and accurately
6. Maintain full levels of all food displaying units; grab-n-go, dessert case, etc
7. Observe all deli policies, procedures, safety rules, cleanliness and sanitation, and Weights and Measures instructions
8. Operate and sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner
9. Show understanding and sensitivity to different dietary preferences such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and raw diets
10. Ensure that breaks are taken at their appropriate times, as instructed by supervisors
11. Communicate effectively with team members as well as immediate supervisors regarding all operation and performance issues
Qualifications:
1. CA Food Handlers' Card
2. Previous deli and customer service work experience
Requirements:
1. Passion for Natural Foods
2. Excellent communications skills and willingness to work as a team
3. Ability to work with urgency and meet deadlines
4. Have a strong familiarity with all products in the deli
5. Proactive in all aspects of the job
6. Ability to instruct others in a constructive and positive manner
7. Strong time management and organizational skills
8. Basic computer skills
9. Ability to properly handle high levels of stress and large volumes of customers while maintaining a positive and friendly disposition
10. Flexible work schedule to meet department needs
Essential Job Functions:
1. Walking and standing for long periods of time
2. Bend and stooping to grasp objects up to 50 lbs. Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat.
3. Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation
4. Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc)
Dress Code:
Includes a Lassen's shirt, earth-tone slacks, apron, hair net or hat, and non-slip shoes.
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete list of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as needed.
Responsibilities:
1. Give customers immediate and undivided attention
2. Ensure quality and proper presentation of all foods items
3. Follow all food safety regulations including proper labeling, dating, storage and rotation
4. Strictly adhere to all recipes and instruction cards
5. Fulfill customer orders such as sandwiches, smoothies, and juices quickly, efficiently, and accurately
6. Maintain full levels of all food displaying units; grab-n-go, dessert case, etc
7. Observe all deli policies, procedures, safety rules, cleanliness and sanitation, and Weights and Measures instructions
8. Operate and sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner
9. Show understanding and sensitivity to different dietary preferences such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and raw diets
10. Ensure that breaks are taken at their appropriate times, as instructed by supervisors
11. Communicate effectively with team members as well as immediate supervisors regarding all operation and performance issues
Qualifications:
1. CA Food Handlers' Card
2. Previous deli and customer service work experience
Requirements:
1. Passion for Natural Foods
2. Excellent communications skills and willingness to work as a team
3. Ability to work with urgency and meet deadlines
4. Have a strong familiarity with all products in the deli
5. Proactive in all aspects of the job
6. Ability to instruct others in a constructive and positive manner
7. Strong time management and organizational skills
8. Basic computer skills
9. Ability to properly handle high levels of stress and large volumes of customers while maintaining a positive and friendly disposition
10. Flexible work schedule to meet department needs
Essential Job Functions:
1. Walking and standing for long periods of time
2. Bend and stooping to grasp objects up to 50 lbs. Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat.
3. Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation
4. Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc)
Dress Code:
Includes a Lassen's shirt, earth-tone slacks, apron, hair net or hat, and non-slip shoes.
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete list of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as needed.
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Kitchen clerk job description example 2
Damar Services kitchen clerk job description
Pay rate: $15.25 - $17 / based on experience
Schedule: Full-time and Part-time options available!
+ Full-time will have hours between 7:00a and 7:00p Monday-Friday with a rotating weekend
+ Part-time: 10:00a-2:00p Monday-Friday
Remarkable way you will make a difference...
+ Wash dishes and other dishware in preparation for future meal service.
+ Store dishes and dishware in the proper storage areas, to ensure work-space efficiency.
+ Assist with breaking down and preparing carts for meal service.
+ Complete assigned cleaning duties including sweeping and mopping, to ensure work-space safety.
+ Provide necessary assistance to the Dietary staff to ensure meals are prepared for clients on time!
Rewards you can expect...
+ Receive all the necessary training needed for the role
+ Earn up to $1,800 a year in performance and attendance incentives
+ Opportunities to promote
+ Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
+ Receive up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance
+ Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
+ Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
+ Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
+ Enjoy our Paid Holiday plan
+ Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan
What you need to be considered...
+ Be at least 18
+ Prior food service work preferred, but not required.
+ Previous high volume kitchen experience preferred, but not required.
+ Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
+ Favorably meet and maintain Damar Services' background screening
+ Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal offenses
Essential Job Functions
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 50lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information..
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Job Posting Title: Kitchen Clerk - FT and PT options!
ID: 2022-6964
External Company Name: Damar Services, Inc.
External Company URL: www.damar.org
Street: 6067 Decatur Boulevard
Schedule: Full-time and Part-time options available!
+ Full-time will have hours between 7:00a and 7:00p Monday-Friday with a rotating weekend
+ Part-time: 10:00a-2:00p Monday-Friday
Remarkable way you will make a difference...
+ Wash dishes and other dishware in preparation for future meal service.
+ Store dishes and dishware in the proper storage areas, to ensure work-space efficiency.
+ Assist with breaking down and preparing carts for meal service.
+ Complete assigned cleaning duties including sweeping and mopping, to ensure work-space safety.
+ Provide necessary assistance to the Dietary staff to ensure meals are prepared for clients on time!
Rewards you can expect...
+ Receive all the necessary training needed for the role
+ Earn up to $1,800 a year in performance and attendance incentives
+ Opportunities to promote
+ Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
+ Receive up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance
+ Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
+ Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
+ Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
+ Enjoy our Paid Holiday plan
+ Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan
What you need to be considered...
+ Be at least 18
+ Prior food service work preferred, but not required.
+ Previous high volume kitchen experience preferred, but not required.
+ Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
+ Favorably meet and maintain Damar Services' background screening
+ Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal offenses
Essential Job Functions
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 50lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information..
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Job Posting Title: Kitchen Clerk - FT and PT options!
ID: 2022-6964
External Company Name: Damar Services, Inc.
External Company URL: www.damar.org
Street: 6067 Decatur Boulevard
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Kitchen clerk job description example 3
Roche Bros. Supermarkets kitchen clerk job description
Prepare food and display product in the department in a careful, clean, neat, and expedient manner while ensuring that all product is fresh, rotated, and well-stocked for our customers while maintaining great customer service.
This position starts at $14.25 / hour.
+ Must be 18 years of age.
+ Demonstrate capability to work with customers.
+ Successful completion of company training program.
+ Completed a course in food safety, either mini class or full certification.
+ Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English, with the ability to follow instructions.
+ Ability to work a scheduled based on the business needs of the store location.
+ Authorized to work within the U.S.
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the company.
+ Commit to the "Golden Rule" and work with other associates to build a strong kitchen team.
+ Achieve the highest associate morale in the industry by working in a style that is Respectful, Supportive and Totally Team Oriented (RSTO).
+ Handle each customer transaction in a courteous, friendly manner. Go out of your way to satisfy any request for assistance.
+ Provide continuous attention to customers' needs at the service counter and be available for customer assistance and questions about food products.
+ Offer assistance in finding or suggesting product selection.
+ Guarantee outstanding product quality and presentation through cooperation with kitchen manager.
+ Keep all kitchen ingredients or merchandise rotated in accordance with company policy and product code dates and always make use of the oldest products first (first in, first out).
+ Participate actively in the control of shrink; use proper tares, check scales for accuracy, control "leftovers" and minimize waste.
+ Demonstrate learned skills of product preparation, selling and display techniques.
+ Practice the "Cleaner's Creed" and proper sanitation procedures.
+ Follow all sanitation guidelines and standards.
+ Ensure that company standards of safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation and productivity are maintained.
+ Monitor cooler and display area temperature to ensure product quality; report refrigeration failure immediately.
+ Able to operate and clean department equipment and tools.
Secondary Job Functions:
+ Restock and use supply items efficiently to eliminate waste and to maintain the lowest supply cost.
+ Clean utensils, work tables, display cases, cooler and freezer, walls, fans, drains, and wipe counter tops.
+ Present favorable impression in dress, personal hygiene and business attitude.
+ Notify management of associate theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized markdowns or property defacement.
+ Successful completion of the onboarding/e-learnings and checklist within 30 days of hire/entering department.
+ Other duties as assigned by management.
The physical demands and safety risk factors of the job listed below may occur during each work shift and are listed according to their frequency.
Physical Demands
Frequency
Sitting and crawling.
0% (N) Never
Pushing and pulling up to 250 lbs, lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing up to 8 feet, kneeling, and crouching,
1-33% (O) Occasionally
Carrying up to 50 lbs, bending, balancing, stooping, and reaching at waist or overhead.
34-66% (F) Frequently
Standing or walking on tile or concrete, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, seeing, smelling and hearing.
67-100% (C) Continuously
Safety Risk Factors
Frequency
Loud noise, cluttered floor surface, contact with skin irritant, toxic exposure (see material safety data sheet), nuisance dust, fumes, sprays, and hazardous cleaning solutions.
1-33% (O) Occasionally
Twisting or back and neck, slippery floor surface, and contact with sharp objects.
34-66% (F) Frequently
Hazardous equipment (mechanical moving parts).
67-100% (C) Continuously
Machines, tools, and equipment utilized:
Food processor, grill, slicer, knives, kitchen utensils, case cutter, warmer, oven, fryer, smoker, electronic scales, mixer, shrink film wrap, pallet jack, power jack, pressure washer, trash compactor.
Repetitive Action:
Continuous movement of entire body.
Working Conditions: Working environment is inside and may include exposure to cold and hot temperatures.
External Company URL: fike
Street: 446 Main Street
This position starts at $14.25 / hour.
+ Must be 18 years of age.
+ Demonstrate capability to work with customers.
+ Successful completion of company training program.
+ Completed a course in food safety, either mini class or full certification.
+ Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English, with the ability to follow instructions.
+ Ability to work a scheduled based on the business needs of the store location.
+ Authorized to work within the U.S.
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the company.
+ Commit to the "Golden Rule" and work with other associates to build a strong kitchen team.
+ Achieve the highest associate morale in the industry by working in a style that is Respectful, Supportive and Totally Team Oriented (RSTO).
+ Handle each customer transaction in a courteous, friendly manner. Go out of your way to satisfy any request for assistance.
+ Provide continuous attention to customers' needs at the service counter and be available for customer assistance and questions about food products.
+ Offer assistance in finding or suggesting product selection.
+ Guarantee outstanding product quality and presentation through cooperation with kitchen manager.
+ Keep all kitchen ingredients or merchandise rotated in accordance with company policy and product code dates and always make use of the oldest products first (first in, first out).
+ Participate actively in the control of shrink; use proper tares, check scales for accuracy, control "leftovers" and minimize waste.
+ Demonstrate learned skills of product preparation, selling and display techniques.
+ Practice the "Cleaner's Creed" and proper sanitation procedures.
+ Follow all sanitation guidelines and standards.
+ Ensure that company standards of safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation and productivity are maintained.
+ Monitor cooler and display area temperature to ensure product quality; report refrigeration failure immediately.
+ Able to operate and clean department equipment and tools.
Secondary Job Functions:
+ Restock and use supply items efficiently to eliminate waste and to maintain the lowest supply cost.
+ Clean utensils, work tables, display cases, cooler and freezer, walls, fans, drains, and wipe counter tops.
+ Present favorable impression in dress, personal hygiene and business attitude.
+ Notify management of associate theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized markdowns or property defacement.
+ Successful completion of the onboarding/e-learnings and checklist within 30 days of hire/entering department.
+ Other duties as assigned by management.
The physical demands and safety risk factors of the job listed below may occur during each work shift and are listed according to their frequency.
Physical Demands
Frequency
Sitting and crawling.
0% (N) Never
Pushing and pulling up to 250 lbs, lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing up to 8 feet, kneeling, and crouching,
1-33% (O) Occasionally
Carrying up to 50 lbs, bending, balancing, stooping, and reaching at waist or overhead.
34-66% (F) Frequently
Standing or walking on tile or concrete, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, seeing, smelling and hearing.
67-100% (C) Continuously
Safety Risk Factors
Frequency
Loud noise, cluttered floor surface, contact with skin irritant, toxic exposure (see material safety data sheet), nuisance dust, fumes, sprays, and hazardous cleaning solutions.
1-33% (O) Occasionally
Twisting or back and neck, slippery floor surface, and contact with sharp objects.
34-66% (F) Frequently
Hazardous equipment (mechanical moving parts).
67-100% (C) Continuously
Machines, tools, and equipment utilized:
Food processor, grill, slicer, knives, kitchen utensils, case cutter, warmer, oven, fryer, smoker, electronic scales, mixer, shrink film wrap, pallet jack, power jack, pressure washer, trash compactor.
Repetitive Action:
Continuous movement of entire body.
Working Conditions: Working environment is inside and may include exposure to cold and hot temperatures.
External Company URL: fike
Street: 446 Main Street
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024