Food Preparation/Kitchen Cleanup Workers

Individuals who perform routine, repetitive tasks such as readying ingredients for complex dishes, slicing and dicing vegetables and composing salads and cold items under the direction of chefs and cooks. They weigh and measure ingredients, go after pots and pans, stir and strain soups and sauces and monitor temperatures of ovens and stovetop burners. They may also cut and grind meats, poultry and seafood in preparation for cooking; and are responsible for cleaning work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.