Cafeteria Staff Member

AMERICAN LEARNING SYSTEMS  

JOB TITLE 

Food Service Team Member

DIVISION/ DEPARTMENT 

Kitchen

LOCATION 

Broward

REPORTS TO 

Director of Food Services

EXEMPTION STATUS

Non-exempt, Full-time

DATE 

Rev. July 2023

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Food Service Team Member position will perform routine tasks necessary to prepare high-quality meals from simple to complex, adhering to food safety regulations, assist in keeping the kitchen orderly and clean, as well as, providing the utmost customer service experience for all students, faculty, and staff. 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Cuts, weighs, or measures ingredients according to provided instructions

• Prepares meat, seafood, and poultry for cooking by cutting or grinding, as instructed

• Prepares vegetables to be used as condiments

• Combines salad ingredients

• Arranges prepared food on serving trays or in designated area for retrieval by serving staff

• Prevents the spoilage of ingredients through proper storage in designated containers and in designated areas

• Monitors the temperature of food and food storage areas

• Maintains and cleans salad bars and buffet line

• Ensures utensils and condiment area is adequately stocked

• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains cleanliness of work areas, surfaces, utensils, equipment, and dishes

• Adheres to all food handling and safety regulations throughout the kitchen and serving area

• Manage transactions with students, faculty, and staff 

• Scan and/or collect payments 

  • Print and provide register totals to Director of Food Services at the end of each day

• Washes all wares including pots, pans, flatware, and glasses, by hand or using dishwashers.

• Correctly places and stores clean equipment, dishes, and utensils in assigned storage areas.

• Stocks serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and other assigned areas with necessary dishes and utensils

• Cleans trash receptacles with water or steam

• Moves dishwashing supplies and equipment from storage to work area by hand or using hand trucks

• May assist in cleaning and preparing various foods for cooking and/or serving, as directed.

• Ensures work areas remain safe, clean and orderly, adhering to all company, local, and state guidelines regarding health, safety, and sanitation

SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Attend all designated training sessions requested by the school such as: Safety and Security, Customer Service, etc. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Prior completion of food safety coursework preferred

SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• Ability to listen and follow directions

• Ability to follow safety rules and guidelines throughout the kitchen

• Ability to understand and meet the standards for health, safety, and excellence

• Ability to work effectively with kitchen staff

• Detail-oriented and thorough

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Dining Hall

• Fast-paced 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of walking or standing

• Must be able to lift, carry, and place up to 60 pounds at a time

• Ability to bend, stoop, and wipe frequently

• Frequently immerse hands in water

• Required to wear protective coverings such as hair restraint and gloves

BENEFITS

• 100% free tuition for one of the employees’ eligible children *

• 50% discount for Summer Education for employees’ eligible children

• Free Day Summer Camp for employees’ eligible children while working over the summer.

• Free early care & after-care for employees’ eligible children while working

• Yearly cash bonuses 

• 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance 

• Supplemental Insurance plans available through Lincoln Financial 

• Pet Insurance options

• Short-term & Long-term Disability options

• Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

• Affordable Company housing when available

* This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.

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