Position:           Food Services Assistant 

Reports to:       Food Service Manager

Job Summary:

Perform a variety of entry-level routine kitchen tasks under the direct supervision of a food service manager or designee. Responsible for assisting in the preparation, serving, and storage of food; cleaning and maintaining food service areas, and operation of mechanical equipment.  

Work Schedule:

• Typical work days: weekdays when students are present

• Typical work hours: up to 5.5 hour shifts between 6:00 am and 3:30 pm

Job Duties:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job duties of this position.

• Assist with large-scale food production, following proper meal standards, written standardized recipes and instructions, and portion control methods.

• Portion and serve food; restock the serving line during meal service; communicate with cooking staff regarding food quantities needed.

• Clean and / or set up serving lines, condiment stations and beverage service areas; storage areas, work areas, kitchen equipment and tools.

• Store food using proper safety and sanitation procedures.

• Assist with food production for special functions.

• Practice safe handling in operating food production equipment and tools.

• Observe and practice procedures for proper food safety and sanitation.

• Wash dishes and utensils; assist with recycling and empty refuse as needed in the kitchen.

• Clean and maintain kitchen floors.

• Check out supplies from storeroom; assist with deliveries and inventory.

• Serve food while demonstrating excellent customer service skills, interacting positively with scholars, staff, and visitors and modeling positive character traits.

Other Duties:

• Participate in training sessions, meetings, and scheduled cleaning days.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Training Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent is preferred

• Minimum 1 years of related food service experience in a commercial establishment required.

• Experience within a school food service environment a plus.

• Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation principles required. (Training will be provided)

Other Requirements:

• Punctual and reliable

• Trustworthy

• Follow instructions, work quickly, neatly and efficiently 

• Good hygiene and neat appearance.  Uniform must comply with current dress code.

• Good physical condition, able to lift bulk weight up to 55 pounds.

• Communicate effectively in written and oral form with people using positive interpersonal skills 

• Lift bulk weight up to 55 pounds

• Stand, walk, bend, squat and climb 

• Stand for long periods of time and endure extreme temperatures typically found in working in a large production kitchen.

• Understand federal, state and local program regulations; demonstrate knowledge of meal pattern requirements.

• Complete the New Employee Orientation course within the first 60 work days, and the FNS food safety and sanitation course once every three years.

• Assist with training employees; provide assistance to staff in food production, serving or cleaning activities, as needed.

Compensation: Beginning at $16.00/hr

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