Food Preparation Workers

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (85%).

• Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
• Inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low, and order needed items.
• Assemble meal trays with foods in accordance with patients' diets.

• Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
• Weigh or measure ingredients.
• Portion and wrap food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.
• Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
• Load dishes, glasses, and tableware into dishwashing machines.
• Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.
• Add cutlery, napkins, food, and other items to trays on assembly lines in hospitals, cafeterias, airline kitchens, and similar establishments.
• Stock cupboards and refrigerators, and tend salad bars and buffet meals.
• Vacuum dining area and sweep and mop kitchen floor.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.
• Prepare and serve a variety of beverages, such as coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
• Mix ingredients for green salads, molded fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads.
• Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.