Food Service Assistant (PART TIME)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Food Services Assistant

Supervisor : Food Services Director

Start Date / Hours : Monday through Thursday (Part time - 6 : 30am - 1 : 00pm)

Description : The Food Services Assistant is responsible for preparing and serving daily breakfast, lunch and snack to students and staff.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to) :

Assist in preparing breakfast, lunch and snack meals in accordance with the National School Lunch Program, as well as CACPS guidelines

Operate Point of Sales as needed.

Follow all regulations, policies, and procedures regarding food handling, personal hygiene, safety, and proper sanitation as directed by the Department of Health and the Food Services Director

Operate dishwasher and dispose of trash; sweep and mop kitchen areas and ensure constant cleanliness of floors, tables, and kitchen equipment

Operate, maintain, and / or clean food service equipment including temperature controlled storage units, dry storage containers, steamers, oven, meat slicers, knives, pots, pans, floor, wall, and outside areas

Attend to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detect and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies / equipment, and / or unusual conditions

Complete Production Records, including documentation of food temperatures as well as all coolers

Inspect all delivered items to ensure that they are of high quality and proper temperature for storage

Maintain entire kitchen in the absence of the Food Services Director

Transport food, dishes, trays, and utensils from kitchens and storage to serving sites either by carrying or by utilizing a cart

Provide guidance and training to other employees and volunteers performing related work

Serve student breakfast and lunch daily

Maintain inventories as needed and report immediately when items are low

Direct all questions to the Food Services Director or Food Services Supervisor

Perform other duties that may be assigned to you by the Head of School, or Chief Operating Officer

Stewardship :

We are crew, not passengers, and we uphold that ideal as we support each other in reaching our shared goals.

Every adult in our community is a teacher and a role model, and we model and implement EL Education design principles and core practices to the best of our ability in our roles.

Advance the educational mission of the school by participating in duties and responsibilities consistent with building, upholding and promoting a strong Codman community.

We actively value and solicit feedback in order to improve performance.

Qualifications : High School Diploma

At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

Must be ServSafe certified, or obtain certification within 30 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and / or services ordering and inventory control

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to read and write

Ability to understand and follow safety procedures

Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies

Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects

Knowledge of food service set-up and temperature requirements

Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods

Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.

Able to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, and reach to store / retrieve supplies

Able to lift, carry, and push supplies and heavy boxes of 50lbs

Codman Academy is an EL Education charter public school serving 345 students in grades K1-12 in the Codman Square neighborhood of Dorchester, Massachusetts. Our mission is to provide an outstanding, transformative education to prepare students for success in college, further education and beyond. We educate the whole student : mind, body, and character. With the city and world as our classroom, we build a school community rich in rigorous academics and daily experiences of discovery. We continue to support our alumni in realizing their potential after graduation. 100% of Codman alumni have been accepted to college. We share a campus with the Codman Square Health Center, and our unique on-site collaboration has earned local and national accolades.

Non-discrimination Policy : Codman Academy does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex / gender, gender identity, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, retaliation, sexual orientation, genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, coercion, and / or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their freedom to learn and work.