Requisition food and kitchen supplies Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures Estimate ingredient and supplies required for meal preparation Hire food service staff Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards Prepare budget and cost estimates Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage Prepare and submit reports Prepare food order summaries for chef Supervise and check assembly of trays Supervise and check delivery of food trolleys Establish work schedules Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units Serve customers at counters or buffet tables Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware Handle and store cleaning products Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables Stock refrigerators and salad bars Place dishes in storage area Take customers' orders Remove kitchen garbage and trash Prepare, heat and finish simple food items Load bus pans and trays Package take-out food