The job description is to MASH the potatoes. This involves taking cooked potatoes and mashing them with a masher or other tool until they are smooth and creamy. The mashed potatoes can then be used in a variety of dishes, such as mashed potato casseroles, mashed potato pies, or mashed potato pancakes. Preparing the potatoes for mashing involves washing, peeling, and cutting them into small pieces before boiling them until they are soft. Once boiled, the potatoes can be mashed and seasoned to taste.