Knowledge
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Knowledge of Child Nutrition Program Requirement.
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Possess working knowledge of preparation of food.
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Possess knowledge of basic mathematics and measuring conversions.
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Possess knowledge of safety and health regulations.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and or Testing Required
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ServSafe taken and passed no later than the end of two full quarters following initial employment date.
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Valid driver’s license.
Ability
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Ability to deal with people in a congenial manner.
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Ability to communicate and apply written and oral directions effectively.
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Ability to work at a fast pace with accurate results.
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Ability to work within time constraints.
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Pass post job offer, pre-employment physical.
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Have satisfactory language skill and reasoning ability.
Essential Functions
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Under direction of the department head, assist with the duties of the department.
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Assist in putting away foods and supplies.
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Maintain clean body and clothing at all times.
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Prepare food for special diets according to department head’s direction.
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Possess good skills in the use of food service equipment.
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Prepare food under the direction of the department head using appropriate methods and standardized recipes.
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Assist in sending the correct amount of food to satellite schools.
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Recognize properly prepared food by sight, taste, and smell.
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Assist department head in ensuring that needed food and supplies are ordered.
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Assist with setting up serving areas and dispensing foods.
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If need arises, go to satellite schools to serve food, record amounts of food used and clean up serving areas.
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Assist with cleaning lunchroom and serving area after use.
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Perform cleaning duties as assigned by manager.
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Drive delivery truck as assigned. Deliver and pickup food and supplies in an emergency.
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Assume responsibility for department head in their absence.
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Assist department head with recipe testing and product development.
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Assist department head with record keeping of all food and non food supplies used in the department for inventory records.
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Assist department head with maintaining accurate food production records for the department.
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Prepare and serve food for outside activities.
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Ensure all food requirements are met for meals.
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Assist department head in maintaining freezer and storage areas in an orderly manner.
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Thaw and cool foods in compliance with proper sanitation guidelines.
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Assist department head in ensuring proper food temperatures and documentation is kept. Calibrate thermometers as necessary.
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In addition to assigned meal preparation, assist with food preparation in all areas of the kitchen.
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Follow prescribed procedures for money collection and card sales.
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Practice good driver safety.
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Pick up foods and supplies and deliver to assigned building.
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Assist in packing trays, utensils, and supplies for use at satellite schools.
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Basic computer skills.
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Perform such other duties as assigned by the manager.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift or move 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
