Wayzata Cafs Assistant at Central Middle School

Position Description: To perform a variety of basic responsibilities include: selecting, measuring, mixing, finishing and readying products for serving based on standardized recipes or as directed in a manner which contributes to the effective, efficient and safe preparation and delivery of school nutrition products and/or services. To perform duties as assigned to help maintain a coordinated, productive preparation and service operation. Duties and Responsibilities of the Position: Develops and maintains a good working knowledge of applicable department and District policies and procedures, complying with such policies and procedures as established and communicated. Confers with the immediate supervisor or in-charge individual at the assigned site to ensure a correct and complete understanding of the work to be done, work priorities and any additional important information that should be known. Develops and maintains cooperative, productive workplace relationships in a manner which creates a pleasant environment for all those serving and those being served. Performs a variety of food preparation responsibilities and/or duties of a Food Service Worker as outlined in the position summary per work schedules and according to established procedures / protocols of the department and/or assigned sites. Performs additional, comparable duties related to the preparation, serving and clean up of planned meals for school and/or community special events. Attends designated and approved in-service or out-of-District training classes and workshops to keep current on the field and policies / procedures of the District. Keeps the immediate supervisor or in-charge individual informed of all-important matters to minimize downtime or safety problems. Performs kindred job duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or in-charge individual.

Qualifications: Must have previous related experience working in an institutional kitchen. Must have experience with quantity food production. Basic math and computational skills are required.

Other Skills and Abilities: Must be able to communicate directions, ideas and concepts. Ability to perform computer entry and use of institutional food service equipment. All new food service employees must pass a pre-placement physical that is arranged through the district.