Food Service Assistant

Job Summary:

Perform a variety of entry-level routine kitchen tasks under the direct supervision of a food service manager or designee. Responsible for assisting in the preparation, serving, and storage of food; cleaning and maintaining food service areas, operating mechanical equipment, and making food deliveries to three remote locations using the MCP 20ft Box Truck.

Work Schedule:

• Typical work days: weekdays when students are present
• Typical work hours: up to 8.0-hour shifts between 5:30 am and 2:00 pm

Job Duties:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job duties of this position.

• Drive a Box Truck as demonstrated in a driver field test
• Lift and move up to 50 + lbs
• Maintain a valid driver's license and remain insurable as long as you are working in this position.
• Receive Vendor deliveries at 5:30 am M, Tu, Th, F.
• Assist with large-scale food production, following proper meal standards, written standardized recipes and instructions, and portion control methods.
• Portion and serve food; restock the serving line during meal service; and communicate with the cooking staff regarding the quantities of food needed.
• Clean and/or set up serving lines, condiment stations, and beverage service areas; storage areas, work areas, kitchen equipment, and tools.
• Store food using proper safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with food production for special functions.
• Practice safe handling when operating food production equipment and tools.
• Observe and practice procedures for proper food safety and sanitation.
• Wash dishes and utensils; assist with recycling and emptying refuse as needed in the kitchen.
• Clean and maintain kitchen floors.
• Check out supplies from the storeroom; assist with deliveries and inventory.
• Serve food while demonstrating excellent customer service skills, interacting positively with scholars, staff, and visitors, and modeling positive character traits.

Other Duties:

• Participate in training sessions, meetings, and scheduled cleaning days.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Training Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent is preferred
• Minimum 1 year of related food service experience in a commercial establishment required.
• Experience within a school food service environment is a plus.
• Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation principles required. (Training will be provided)

Other Requirements:

• Punctual and reliable
• Trustworthy
• Follow instructions, work quickly, neatly, and efficiently
• Good hygiene and neat appearance. Uniform must comply with the current dress code.
• Good physical condition, able to lift bulk weight up to 55 pounds.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral form with people using positive interpersonal skills
• Lift bulk weight up to 55 pounds
• Stand, walk, bend, squat, and climb
• Stand for long periods of time and endure extreme temperatures typically found in working in a large production kitchen.
• Understand federal, state, and local program regulations; demonstrate knowledge of meal pattern requirements.
• Complete the New Employee Orientation course within the first 60 work days, and the FNS food safety and sanitation course once every three years.
• Assist with training employees; provide assistance to staff in food production, serving, or cleaning activities, as needed.