Restaurant associate vs food handler

Differences between restaurant associate and food handler duties and responsibilities

Restaurant associate example responsibilities.

• Manage staff by teaching them the correct procedures along with making sure they are working up to Marriott standards.
• Uphold professional image, including restaurant cleanliness and appearance standards.
• Develop ability to communicate to a variety of personalities of guests and employees while serving culinary indulgences
• Review and evaluate HACCP documents, create corrective action documentation for HACCP errors.
• Cut and chop food items and cook on a grill or in fryers.

Food handler example responsibilities.

• Set up and operate point of sales (POS) cash registers, receive money and return proper change.
• Record patient information to gain knowledge of special allergies and special diets to promote better safety and health management.
• Enter orders into POS system, report daily sales to managers, conduct monthly inventory, and perform heavy cash flow.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign station and service areas.
• Maintain clean work areas including display cases, walk-in coolers, fryers and other cooking equipment.
• Prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives.
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