Food Service Assistant

Monday - Friday 7am-2pm

$18.00/hour

DIVISION:

Academic Services

CLASSIFICATION:

Non-Exempt

JOB GRADE:

4

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Food Service Staff member supports daily kitchen operations by assisting with meal preparation, food service, cleaning, and maintaining a safe and organized kitchen environment. This position works under the direction of the Kitchen Manager and collaborates with other team members to ensure a positive dining experience for all individuals served.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to Kitchen Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transports food and supplies to cafeteria and stores in proper place.
• Washes and prepares ingredients for cooking.
• Washes and dries dishes, service trays before serving food.
• Collects dishes/service trays after use.
• Washes, cleans, dries and secures all cafeteria cutlery and crockery.
• Washes service counter, kitchen counter, ovens, refrigerators, cooking pans.
• Prepares and cooks a variety of foods.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen and serving area.
• Prepares serving area for breakfast and lunch items.
• Serves breakfast and lunch items to students in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment.
• Uses all kitchen equipment with care and proper safety precautions.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, well organized kitchen and serving area.
• Provides work related instruction, as needed.
• Familiarity with health and safety requirements and regulations for all individuals receiving services.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently as well as in conjunction as with other staff members.
• Participates in agency in-services.
• Serves as the primary backup to the Food Service Manager in their absence.
• Consistently complies with all Agency policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use word-processing programs.
• Knowledge of food preparation and safe handling procedures.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and skill in cleaning kitchen equipment and facilities.
• Ability to operate dishwashers and other kitchen equipment.
• Ability to use standard cleaning tools such as brooms, mops, and buckets.
• Ability to accurately count, record, and follow order guides.
• Courteous, tactful, and able to maintain positive interactions with staff and students.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• First Aid training will be provided upon hire.

BENEFITS

• Paid holidays• Paid time off (PTO)• Health, dental and vision insurance• Agency paid life insurance and long-term disability• Supplemental insurance: short-term disability, life insurance, cancer care insurance, pet insurance• Employee referral program• 401k w/Agency match & more