What are the responsibilities and job description for the 5 hour kitchen helper-Trinidad High School position at Trinidad School District #1?
POSITION TITLE
Kitchen Helper
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Required to successfully be able to lift 50 pounds, and pushing/pulling 35 pounds of force.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to relate in a positive manner to fellow employees, supervisors, students, and the public.
- Food preparation experience or training.
- Ability to use a calculator and accurately complete a bank deposit slip.
- Ability to accurately count and record food items, inventory, and production records.
REPORTS TO:
Head Cook
Secondary Reporting Responsibility-Food Service Director
JOB SUMMARY:
The kitchen helper is responsible for assisting in the daily preparation of breakfast and lunch under the supervision of the Head Cook.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate specialized food service equipment.
- Assist in food production, service and/or cleanup tasks as assigned.
- Receive and unpack food and supplies.
- Clean and maintain food service equipment and facilities.
- Participate in ongoing professional training.
- Assist in serving foods during lunch periods.
- Follows standard receiving procedures to assure quality and correct quantity of food received. Documents time and temperature of items received. Reports problems immediately to the head cook. Follows HACCP date marking and labeling protocol.
- Uses the correct portion control techniques to meet United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requirements.
- Maintain high food quality and appearance.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work station.
- Maintain high standards of personal hygiene. Follows hand washing protocol. Practices standards of dress, including shirts with sleeves, closed toe shoes, hair restraint, wearing an apron, and single use gloves when handling food.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Head Cook.
