What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Associate position at Excell Preparatory Center?
JOB SUMMARY
This position reports directly to the Food Service Manager. The Food Service Assistant assists in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals; cleaning of equipment and kitchen; and delivery of meals to rooms.
Duties
O Prepare food and serve it in a timely manner
O Maintain the kitchen in a sanitary condition at all times
O Adhere to all USDA guidelines as it relates to food preparation
O Adhere to all County Regulations as it relates to facility cleanliness and maintenance
Requirements
The Food Service Assistant performs the following tasks:
O Assist in the preparation of various types of food as directed by the Manager
O Perform skilled cooking tasks
O Clean kitchen equipment
O Responsible for appropriate distribution of food to classes
O Wash dishes as required
O Open to new ideas in cooking and actively involved in upgrading the food with regard to taste, appearance, and nutritional value
O May act as lead in absence of Food Service Manager.
O Serves the children as required.
O Plans and implements menus according to published guidelines in conjunction with the Food Service Manager.
O Receives and stores foods upon delivery.
O Assist with record keeping as required.
O Assist with other center duties as assigned to include restocking paper towels, tissue and some light mopping.
Professionalism
O Positively project the organization, goals, philosophies, and policies to Customers, Associates and the community.
O Model flexibility and an openness to changed in kitchen operation.
O Meet all training requirements.
The minimum qualifications are:
O One year experience in a school lunch room or similar operation
O Must possess a CPR/First Aid certificate or obtain one within 3 months.
O High school diploma or equivalent experience
O Knowledge of preparation methods, food storage procedures
O Must maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene.
O Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or stack objects not to exceed 25 lbs
Nice To Haves
These skills and talents are required to successfully accomplish the above tasks:
O Warm personality and an accepting attitude toward young children and parents.
O A keen desire to work with children.
O Ability and willingness to work with numerous interruptions and distractions.
O Ability to communicate and interact effectively with others demonstrating tact, diplomacy and sensitivity to their concerns
O Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other staff members
O Sound literacy and numeracy skills.
O Alert, observant, active and able to use judgement and initiative.
O Ability to lift equipment.
Salary : $14 - $18
