What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Assistant - Substitute position at York Academy Regional Charter School?
Description
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Assist with preparation, service, and cleanup of school breakfast and/or lunch program. Able to execute a positive environment that produces an enjoyable school food service experience for students, staff, and team members.
Primary Responsibilities
Education & Certifications
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Assist with preparation, service, and cleanup of school breakfast and/or lunch program. Able to execute a positive environment that produces an enjoyable school food service experience for students, staff, and team members.
Primary Responsibilities
- Follows good preparation in accordance with established recipes and correct portion sizes mandated by the production records.
- Assist Kitchen Manger with pre-production planning and post-production documentation.
- Participants in food serving line for students and staff.
- Participates in cleanup of all cafeteria-related areas including sweeping, mopping floors, cleaning, sanitation of equipment, and washing dishes.
- Become cross-trained of the overall operation to ensure continuity and consistency of service in the event of personnel absence.
- Accurately charge reimbursable meals in Café Enterprise POS software.
- Demonstrate a working Knowledge of the safe operation of all kitchen equipment.
- Interact with students and staff in a courteous and positive manner while always maintaining confidentiality.
- Actively participate in activities designed to improve the school lunch program.
- Support York Academy's school goals, objectives, and mission statement.
- Ensure compliance of the School Breakfast & National Lunch Program, the Department of Agriculture, and the standards/policies of York Academy.
- Complete 6 hours of training annually as required by the USDA.
- Attend all required meetings at the request of the Kitchen Manager or Food Service Manager.
- Performs other related duties assigned by the Kitchen Manager or Food Service Manager.
Education & Certifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- ServeSafe Certification
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, with some walking, sitting, or moving throughout the school.
- Knowledge of food service operation with an understanding of nutrition, sanitation, and food safety (preferred)
- Able to lift or carry up to 50lbs.
- Able to complete repetitive movements.
- Proficient in food prep (cutting/slicing/measuring/mixing) and kitchen equipment operation.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene complaint with food service and York Academy policies.
- Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to problem solve and use sound judgement.
- Able to work in a loud environment.
- Flexible to changing environments and assigned tasks.
- Able to accommodate various degrees of kitchen temperature due to cooking.
- Works independently with little direct supervision.
- Works as part of a team.
- Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated.
- Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve school goals.
