Kitchen Associate

Position Type: Non-Union, Kitchen Associate

Building: Andrews Elementary, Food Service Department

Reports to: Food Service Director & Kitchen Lead

Terms of Employment: Salary and conditions of employment established by the Board of Education

Position Goal:

This is general food service work involving the preparation, presentation and serving of food. Associates may be responsible to perform cashiering duties. Associate is responsible for maintaining sanitation standards in the preparation, service and dining room facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

1. Performs prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
2. Weighs and measures designated ingredients.
3. Carries pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards.
4. Stores food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
5. Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils.
6. Distributes supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
7. Utilizes approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
8. Serves students and staff  in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
9. Resolves student and staff concerns and relays relevant information to supervisor.
10. Ensures compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures.
11. Assures compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
12. Other duties as assigned by the Director and/or designee.
13. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job duty .

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or general education degree  preferred
2. Heavy lifting is required (over 25#). 
3. Simple math conversion skills. 
4. Basic computer and clerical skills. 
5. Ability to work independently and with little supervision.
6. Prior experience in working with food service preferred
7. Must have a positive attitude, be self-directed and be highly motivated.

Qualification Requirements: 

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit; walk and stand and reach with hands and arms; requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or material; requires the ability to stoop, kneel, bend and reach; regularly lift and carry up to 30 pounds repeatedly; occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; very good depth perception; and the ability to communicate through speech. The position requires a heavy amount of physical activity.

Work Environment: 

Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments. Must be able to work in and around fumes and odors.  Must be able to work in hot and cold environments. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and regularly must meet deadlines with severe time constraints.

Terms of Employment: Starting at $12.30/Hourly. 190 days. Monday-Friday. 7:30 am - 2:30 pm. This position generally follows the TRCS Academic Calendar. This position has non-working days during winter, spring and summer breaks as well as designated holidays.  Salary, terms and other conditions of employment established by the Board of Education.

External applicants: The application process for external candidates will remain open until the position is filled. External applicants should submit: Application, resume and credentials (as applicable) at: https://trschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx 

Three Rivers Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

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