POSITION SUMMARY: This position is primarily responsible for preparing food for the students and staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Uses all kitchen equipment in a safe, proper, and efficient way.
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Maintains the highest standards of safety, food safety, and cleanliness in the kitchen.
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Serves all students in an efficient, food safe and hospitable manner. Ensures the appropriate portion size to meet state requirements.
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Follow all food safety guidelines. Shows proper use of thermometers to ensure all foods are served at a safe food temperature.
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Prepares food according to a planned menu and recipes.
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Ensures finished product is of the best quality both in flavor and appearance before it is served.
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Accurately completes a daily production record.
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Reports to the kitchen manager any faulty or inferior quality food received
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Assists in the unloading and putting away of all food deliveries.
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Completes daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, and facilities to include sweeping & mopping.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Previous experience working in the food industry is preferred.
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Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students
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Excellent organizational, time management and mult-tasking skills
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Must be able to lift and carry 40lbs.
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Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.
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Must be able to stoop and bend over.
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Must be able to reach overhead.
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Must be able to read labels, instructions and follow recipes.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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9 month position
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Reports to Director of Food Services
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Non-exempt
