Position:           Food Services Assistant  Reports to:       Food Service Manager 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, and operation of mechanical equipment.   Work Schedule: + Typical work days: weekdays when students are present + Typical work hours: up to 5.5 hour shifts between 6:00 am and 3:30 pm Job Duties: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job duties of this position. + 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; communicate with cooking staff regarding food quantities 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 in operating food production equipment and tools. + Observe and practice procedures for proper food safety and sanitation. + Wash dishes and utensils; assist with recycling and empty refuse as needed in the kitchen. + Clean and maintain kitchen floors. + Check out supplies from 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. Education and Training Requirements: + High school graduate or equivalent is preferred + Minimum 1 years of related food service experience in a commercial establishment required. + Experience within a school food service environment 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 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. Compensation: Beginning at $16.00/hr Powered by JazzHR