Job Abstract

Basic Information

Under the direction of the Director of Nutrition Services and Nutrition Services Supervisor, assists the Food Service Lead in the preparation and serving of food at an assigned food service facility; maintains food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition.

Representative Duties

1. Washes and prepares eating and serving areas; sets up steam tables; sets out trays, food and beverages.

2. Portions and serves food to students and staff according to established procedures.

3. Prepares fruits, vegetables and other foods for serving or cooking; assists in preparing foods such as salads, hot and cold sandwiches, sliced meats and sliced or grated cheese.

4. Maintains work areas and serving areas in a sanitary manner; washes and cleans counters and steam tables; cleans and stores plates, utensils, pots and pans, trays and kitchen equipment.

5. Assists in storing unused food and supplies according to established procedures; disposes of unusable leftovers and garbage.

6. Operates and cleans a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as dishwasher, slicers, graters, can openers, steam tables, ovens and plastic wrap sealing machine.

7. Provides work direction to student helpers as assigned.

8. Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge Of:

1. Methods of preparing sandwiches, salads, vegetables and other foods for cooking and consumption.

2. Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

3. Sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving food.

4. Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.

5. Basic math skills.

Ability To:

NOTE: ATTACHMENTS (MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF APPLYING). NO PAPER OR EMAILED COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

1. Attach 2 current letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation cannot be older than 1 year. Letters of recommendations must have dates on them. If your letters of recommendations are older than 1 year or do not have dates, your application will be disqualified.

2. High School Diploma/GED (Desired)

3. Food Handlers Certiciate (Upon being hired)

1. Prepare and set-up food for service to students and staff.

2. Serve food to students and staff according to established procedures.

3. Maintain food service equipment and facilities in clean and sanitary condition.

4. Operate basic kitchen equipment, appliances and utensils in a safe and efficient manner.

5. Add, subtract, multiply and divide and make change quickly and accurately.

6. Meet schedules and time lines.

7. Understand and follow oral and written directions.

8. Work cooperatively with others.

9. Lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

10. Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.

11. Communicate effectively.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma.

Licenses and Other Requirements

Able to qualify for a valid Food Handler's Certificate.

Working Conditions

Food Service facility environment; subject to heat from ovens, lifting, pulling, pushing and standing for long periods of time.