What are the responsibilities and job description for the FOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATE position at Van Buren Area Online Application Consortium?
Position Type : Support Staff
Date Posted : 2 / 20 / 2025
Location :
Mattawan Consolidated School
District :
Mattawan Consolidated School
POSITION : Food Service Associate
REPORTS TO : Director of Food Service
EMPLOYER : EduStaff
SUMMARY :
Food Service Associates are involved in the preparation, presentation and serving of food. Associates may be responsible for performing cashiering duties including cash transactions, verifying banks, accurately giving change, counting cash receipts, and filling out cash reports. Associates is responsible for maintaining sanitation standards in the preparation, service, and dining room facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to facilitate and communicate clearly with staff and quests
- Ability to monitor and correct performance,
- Knowledgeable of kitchen equipment and their maintenance,
- Knowledgeable of food production and record keeping,
- Knowledgeable of inventory controls,
- Knowledgeable of basic math skills, cash registers, computers, POS
- Ability to handle money and cash handling procedures.
- ServSafe Food Production Manager and Allergen Certifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
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 regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
SAFETY AND HEALTH :
Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
EQUIPMENT / MATERIALS HANDLED :
Must know how to properly operate kitchen equipment and utensils
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
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 essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and chemicals, as well as outside weather conditions, The noise level in the work environment can occasionally be very loud.
All employees are responsible for maintaining a hazard-free environment for themselves, other associates, and our customers. All employees are required to wear personal protective equipment which can include goggles or approved eyewear, slip-resistant shoes, gloves, and aprons.
Employees may be required to use certain mechanical, electric, sharp, heat-producing, and other potentially dangerous equipment while performing job responsibilities. Employees will be instructed in the proper use, function, and maintenance of all kitchen-related equipment. See your supervisor for specific training procedures.
If you have any questions, direct them to your immediate supervisor or food service director. We promote an environment that is free of discrimination and open to communication.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Attachment(s) :
Salary : $16 - $18
