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