Part-Time Lunch Aide (Temporary)

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Part-Time Lunch Aide

Reports to: Director of Food Service

Pay Rate: $15.98 - $18.53/hour

Schedule: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Purpose

Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, snack and other food to children in a courteous, customer-service oriented manner. Organize and set up equipment and workstations. Perform duties following health, food service, government and other regulations. Demonstrate proper equipment operation skills and monitor the proper adherence to all Food Safety Protocols as set forth by the PHCSE’s HACCP-based Food Safety program.

To Apply: Send resume, cover letter, and application form to https://phcharter.org/careers/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Qualifications:

• A High School diploma or GED

• ServSafe Food Manager and Food Handler Certifications preferred

Competencies

• Superior customer service and interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail

• Food safety

• Cleanliness

• Ability to perform multiple assignments without immediate supervision

• Time management and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

• Able to perform basic arithmetic and use basic numeric concepts to perform job tasks

• Aptitude in using spreadsheet, word processing, e-mail, database, and presentation software

• Commitment to entrepreneurial education and the associated values of resourcefulness, problem-solving, persistence, and innovation

• General knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing and serving meats, breads, vegetables and other foods on a large scale

• General knowledge of the use or care of food preparation equipment

• Skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and school staff in a close, fast-paced working environment

• Able to maintain emotional control

• Basic ability to read and speak/understand English in order to follow written food menus and work schedules

Value Statement:

WE believe in Soaring to Success by building strong Character, Academics, Relationships, and Entrepreneurs for a life of leadership!

Job Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position or that is needed for the mission of the school.)

• Practice personal hygiene and proper sanitation procedures.

• Turn on, test and monitor equipment at the beginning of the day.

• Food preparation according to written and oral instructions.

• Serve breakfast, lunch, snacks and other meals as necessary.

• Handle any necessary cashiering responsibilities associated with selling lunches to PHCSE staff and serving of food items.

• Replenish food and maintain clean serving areas.

• Monitor food and equipment temperatures at all times.

• Exhibit courtesy and understanding to staff, students and customers.

• Perform dishwashing duties of cooking, serving and eating utensils tools.

• Setup and breakdown of serving areas.

• Rinse dishes, wash tables.

• Ensure the point of sale procedures are followed.

• Receive, stock and rotate incoming and outgoing inventory.

• Participate in formal and informal training.

• Demonstrate knowledge of sanitation practices.

• Exhibit the professional behavior of a reliable employee.

• Perform preparation duties for the next day.

• Maintain a neat, clean and safe work environment.

• Participate in marketing promotions and special events for students, adults and community.

• Work according to a time schedule.

• Perform related work and other duties as assigned.

• Evaluate prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature for the purpose of presenting items that will be accepted by students

• Have knowledge of common safety hazards and necessary safety precautions in order to establish a safe work environment

• Model positive character virtues and habits. Assist students in developing positive moral and performance character attributes

Meetings and Professional Development

• Maintain ServSafe Certification

• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and community

• Engage in professional development in the areas of child nutrition, food safety, and other job-related areas to ensure that the food service program is in compliance with the regulations of the Department of Public Health

• Attend one board meeting and one PTA meeting per year

• All other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing, exerting up to 50 lbs. of force, Significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 25% walking, and 70% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move throughout the building, sit, and navigate stairs in order to access classrooms and meeting areas throughout the school. Frequently reaches with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Must be able to talk and hear. Mental acuity required. Primarily assigned to a kitchen environment that is climate and noise controlled with adequate lighting, using industrial food preparation machinery.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.98 - $18.53 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• food service: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $19