Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant

Title:            Kitchen Assistant

Reports to: Food Service Director

Work Year: 10 months

Position Focus:

Kitchen Assistant Staff are to perform skilled work in the preparation and cooking of food on a large scale, perform duties as required by the supervisor.

Spiritual:

• Seek to role model in attitude, speech, and action a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ
• Motivate others to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith
• Follow the Matthew 18 principal in dealing with students, parents, staff and administration
• Lead others to a realization of their worth in Christ and cultivate their growth in Christ-like character
• Subscribe to and promote the statement of faith

Position Parameters

• Prepare, cook, and serve food in accordance with accepted institutional procedures
• Follow the daily work schedule and recipes for food preparation and prepares for the following day
• Follow Food Service Director’s directions and assist as needed
• Manage assigned areas to perform such necessary tasks as setting up and replenishing serving lines
• Inspect all food items for quality criteria on the serving line
• Maintain temperature of all foods prior to and during service to insure we meet established standards
• Package and serve proper food portions as directed
• Manage the cash register, charges meals accordingly, counts out cash and completes receipts for the day
• Maintain all lunch tables, serving line and microwaves neat and clean
• Plan with the supervisor for the use of leftover food
• Clean all utensils and equipment used, disposes of garbage
• Maintain storage of all food items
• Keep work areas, storeroom and fridges/freezers neat and clean; prepared for any inspection
• Keep dish area sanitized and thoroughly clean
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with associates
• Assist in the procurement of all supplies, food  inventory, and the completion of stockroom check-out sheets
• Assist with additional food service needs e.g. special dinners, lunches or breakfasts

Qualifications

• The Food Service Staff must have a willingness to learn food preparation and serve others in this capacity.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or a GED
• CPR and First Aid Certification or obtain within 2 months of employment
• A Christian who is a member of good standing in a Bible believing church