About this role
Knowledge
• Knowledge of Child Nutrition Program Requirement.
• Possess working knowledge of preparation of food.
• Possess knowledge of basic mathematics and measuring conversions.
• Possess knowledge of safety and health regulations.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and or Testing Required
• ServSafe taken and passed no later than the end of two full quarters following initial employment date.
• Valid driver's license.
Ability
• Ability to deal with people in a congenial manner.
• Ability to communicate and apply written and oral directions effectively.
• Ability to work at a fast pace with accurate results.
• Ability to work within time constraints.
• Pass post job offer, pre-employment physical.
• Have satisfactory language skill and reasoning ability.
Essential Functions
• Under direction of the department head, assist with the duties of the department.
• Assist in putting away foods and supplies.
• Maintain clean body and clothing at all times.
• Prepare food for special diets according to department head's direction.
• Possess good skills in the use of food service equipment.
• Prepare food under the direction of the department head using appropriate methods and standardized recipes.
• Assist in sending the correct amount of food to satellite schools.
• Recognize properly prepared food by sight, taste, and smell.
• Assist department head in ensuring that needed food and supplies are ordered.
• Assist with setting up serving areas and dispensing foods.
• If need arises, go to satellite schools to serve food, record amounts of food used and clean up serving areas.
• Assist with cleaning lunchroom and serving area after use.
• Perform cleaning duties as assigned by manager.
• Drive delivery truck as assigned. Deliver and pickup food and supplies in an emergency.
• Assume responsibility for department head in their absence.
• Assist department head with recipe testing and product development.
• Assist department head with record keeping of all food and non food supplies used in the department for inventory records.
• Assist department head with maintaining accurate food production records for the department.
• Prepare and serve food for outside activities.
• Ensure all food requirements are met for meals.
• Assist department head in maintaining freezer and storage areas in an orderly manner.
• Thaw and cool foods in compliance with proper sanitation guidelines.
• Assist department head in ensuring proper food temperatures and documentation is kept. Calibrate thermometers as necessary.
• In addition to assigned meal preparation, assist with food preparation in all areas of the kitchen.
• Follow prescribed procedures for money collection and card sales.
• Practice good driver safety.
• Pick up foods and supplies and deliver to assigned building.
• Assist in packing trays, utensils, and supplies for use at satellite schools.
• Basic computer skills.
• Perform such other duties as assigned by the manager.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift or move 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.