Food Prep Specialist- Extra Help

Food Prep Specialist-Extra HelpJob Summary:

Reporting directly to the El Dorado Conference Center Director of Operations, the Food Preparation Specialist is responsible for assisting in overseeing food preparation, service, and storage and maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen work area. This position is also responsible for all catering related activities including catering related set up, tear down and “in event” supervision. This position will also work closely with 3rd party caterers to manage policy/procedure compliance, safety compliance, resource allocation and prevent theft/loss. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

Salary: $12 per hour; This is a part-time position and hours may vary.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Monitors cooking of foodstuffs, according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served.

· Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas, in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.

· Cleans, cuts, and cook meat, fish, and poultry, as necessary.

· Compiles and maintains records of food use and expenditures.

· Determines meal prices based on calculations of ingredient prices.

· Requisitions food supplies, kitchen equipment and appliances based on estimates of future needs.

· Apportions and serves food as necessary.

· Manages all event catering related activities.

· Assists with food/supply ordering and inventory management.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of the preparation, service, and storage of foodstuffs.

· Knowledge of sanitation and safety requirements of a food service facility.

· Ability to oversee food service operations.

· Ability to coordinate work activities of subordinates.

· Ability to prepare and serve food.

· Ability to set up all catering related items and manage events.

Required Education and Experience:

· Formal education equivalent of a high school diploma or GED and/or job-related experience.

· The ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions; plus, six months experience in institutional cooking or a related area.

Preferred Education and Experience:

One year of food service experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The ability to stand for up to 3 consecutive hours. The ability to lift up to 25 pounds. The ability to push a cart weighing up to 40 pounds.

Application Agreement

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.

The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.

Chosen Candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and have acceptable background results, provide any certificates of training (if the candidates possess any) or Licenses, Official Transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), must have a clean driving record and must complete all new hire paperwork prior to starting work. This is a safety-sensitive position and subject to drug testing.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 29 per week

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12