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Food Service Worker

CHILDRENS HARBOR
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Job Description

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTIONS

The Cook / Assistant Cook assists on a full time or part time basis in the service of meals and snacks in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and agency policy. The Cook / Assistant Cook reports to the Kitchen Manger / Assistant Center Director / Center Director, and may be required to assume overall responsibility for kitchen operation in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or G.E.D. and experience with institutional food service are required. The Cook / Assistant Cook meet all qualifications required by the local health department or other supervisory organizations.

NATURE AND SCOPE

The Cook / Assistant Cook participates in all phases of the operation of a full service kitchen and child care food program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following general areas :

General Management

  • Assistance with daily preparation, cooking, serving, and cleaning up of all meals and snacks.
  • Assistance with meal counts, food inventories, and other records required by the agency, by regulatory offices, and by USDA.
  • Attendance at staff meetings, in-service workshops, and nutritional education programs, as appropriate.
  • Reporting of any problems in kitchen operation to the Kitchen Manager or Center Director.
  • Assumption of responsibilities with minimal supervision, is reliable; is flexible; has a positive, supportive attitude toward both children and adults.
  • Participation in center and agency events, as appropriate.

Meal Planning / Service

  • Participation in all aspects of meal service within planned menu cycle.
  • Assistance with special meals for volunteers or staff, for picnics, for field trips and for other occasions as needed.
  • Inventory

  • Assistance with ordering of food and kitchen supplies, as needed.
  • Assistance with inventory processing and record keeping, as needed.
  • Environment

  • Participation in cleaning and upkeep of kitchen, pantry, and dining areas, as well as equipment and supplies.
  • Reporting promptly to Kitchen Manager / Assistant Center Director / Center Director any needed repairs or any unsafe or unsanitary conditions in the kitchen / pantry / dining areas.
  • Other

  • Other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager / Assistant Center Director / Center Director.
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