Job Type

Part-time
Description
Founded by Purdue University in partnership with community, industry, and academic leaders, Purdue Polytechnic High School prepares students to succeed in technical, STEM-related post-secondary programs and high-tech careers.
Our mission is that through STEM-Focused and real-world experiences, we empower students to create the world they envision by developing the minds of creative problem-solvers and skilled achievers.
Purdue Polytechnic High School inspires students to pursue their passion through the lens of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), hands-on and project-based learning, industry partnerships, and a flexible, personalized learning environment.
We aspire to create a world of equity where every student has the opportunity and access to achieve their goals and to realize their power to solve problems they encounter. We intentionally build a communication, collaboration, and innovation culture that creates a positive and supportive environment conducive to high academic achievement and long-term success.
Job Summary
The Food Services Associate manages all food service department functions in a satellite school operation serving packaged meals from the IPS Food Center. Ensures customers receive breakfasts and lunches that have been cooked and served in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, cooperation, and friendliness while adhering to food safety, sanitation, and USDA meal accountability requirements. Practices standards of personal appearance and grooming as determined by food service policy.
Responsibilities & Duties

• Completes the record of meals ordered, cooked, used, and leftover. Uses data to determine future orders.
• Follows food service department standards for safely handling leftover cooked and uncooked meals.
• Conducts food, supply, and equipment inventories.
• Cooks prepackaged meals in batches following standardized instructions.
• Takes food temperatures and records readings on the appropriate forms.
• Organizes the meal service area in an attractive, efficient, and orderly arrangement per approved standards.
• Replenishes meals, utensil kits, milk, and juice during meal service.
• Counts the number of meals remaining after each meal serving period.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and food service equipment.
• Cleans and sanitizes dining room table tops and chair or bench seats before meal service begins, between meal service periods, and after meal service ends.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or general education (GED); one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous food service, clerical, and supervisory experience desired.
• While performing the duties of this job, an individual must be able to perform the following activities without restrictions: handle food; handle detergents and other cleaning solutions; regularly lift and position materials weighing up to 40 pounds; sustain walking and standing on hard and sometimes slippery or uneven surfaces; occasionally push, pull, stoop and/or bend; exhibit manual dexterity; and move quickly and efficiently.

Work Environment/Work Hours/Travel

• Ability to carry 25 pounds
• Work hours are day shift and 5 hours a day.

Benefits

• Flexible Spending Account - Dependent Care

Salary Description

$15.00/hr