Food Service Aide

Job Title: Food Service - Food Service Aide

Reports to: Director of Food Service

Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00am - 12:30pm (18 hours per week)

Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, perform quantity cooking in a food service program and perform related work as required. Position will require training in nutrition, cooking techniques, food safety and sanitation standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing high quality, properly cooked, flavorful foods in quantities determined by lunch counts.
• Assist in food preparation using approved methods and HACCP procedures to ensure a safe food product.
• Assist in food preparation according to assigned amounts.
• Follow standardized recipes and operating procedures, notifying Lead Cook of any problems.
• Serve portion size/components according to production records to ensure reimbursable meal.
• Notify Lead Cook of any shortages or portioning problems.
• Record and keep on file, temperatures on log sheets.
• Prepare items as needed and time permits for next day service.
• Function as team member, working with co-workers and management.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.
• Demonstrate proper equipment usage, including proper setup, safety, cleaning, and sanitizing procedures.
• Observe and report any safety or sanitation hazards. Know location of MSDS sheets.
• Inspect food items upon arrival. Look for signs of temperature abuse, infestation, or foreign objects.
• Use safety and sanitation standards in food handling and preparation, using time and temperature considerations.
• Store prepared foods in a safe and sanitary manner, according to established procedures and HACCP guidelines.
• Label and date all foods that require it.
• Complete production records daily
• Perform any other related tasks as assigned.
• Attend in-service and training as scheduled.
• Work no more than contracted hours without prior approval from Food Service Director.
• Promote and uphold the image of SMCS.