Food Service Worker
Position Summary:
To prepare and serve the appropriate quantities of food to meet meal requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, safety practices and customer service.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with preparing food using standardized recipes, accurate measurements, and correct food preparation techniques.
Prepare food according to time schedules to meet deadlines and monitor food quality during preparation.
Assist with arranging food and beverage items for the purpose of serving them to students and staff in an efficient and presentable manner.
Assist with serving correct food portions using acceptable sanitation techniques in food handling, maintaining correct holding temperatures and utilizing food merchandising techniques. Accurately report amounts of food used and leftovers.
Cleans utensils, equipment and building areas as assigned (e.g. carts, dishes, pans, tables, counters, storage, food preparation and serving areas, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining required orderly, clean, and sanitary conditions.
Assist with performing cashiering duties for the purpose of completing meal transactions, securing funds for reimbursement of costs and reconciling bank deposits.
Assist with preparing documentation (i.e. production records, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support for meals prepared and served and/or conveying information.
Stocks food, condiments, and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.
Interact positively with students, faculty, administration and others.
Foster a harmonious team environment by assisting coworkers with scheduled work demands.
Performs all other duties as assigned by the Child Nutrition Coordinator for the purpose of filling in for other areas due to absenteeism or unexpected special events.
Performs other duties as requested.
Qualifications:- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Food Service Experience preferred
- Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions
- Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
- Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations
- Working as part of a team
- Working with interruptions
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 45% walking, and 50% standing. Capable of lifting up to 30 pounds. Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
ResponsiveEd is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, ResponsiveEd prohibits retaliation against any employee who makes a claim alleging to have experienced discrimination, or any employee who, in good faith, makes a report, serves as a witness, or otherwise participates in an investigation.
