Cafe Associate - Food and Nutrition

Chandler USD 80•Chandler, AZ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

To assist in the preparation, serving, and clean-up of food in a quantity food service operation using safe and efficient food handling practices; and to provide accurate and efficient point-of-sale operations while adhering to excellence in customer service

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Ability to read and write English as it pertains to job functions
Current Food Handler’s Certificate or acquire within 30 days of hire
Satisfactory criminal background check
Must display the ability to work with figures and to make arithmetic calculations
Ability to keep accurate records and operate a computerized cash register/computer
Must display the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community regarding the school food and nutrition programs
Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner
Adherence to all policies, rules, and regulations
Function effectively as a team member
Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
Be flexible and adaptable to change
Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community
Positively accept direction
Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
Follow policies, guidelines, procedures, and directives
Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner
Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
Be a positive role model for students and staff
Be responsible, reliable, and punctual

Nice To Haves

Experience in food preparation & handling desired
The ability to operate institutional equipment is desired

Responsibilities

Demonstrate thorough knowledge of HACCP food safety guidelines and procedures
Collect and account for prepayment and real-time transactions of student meals
Maintain an appropriate change fund for registers
Accurately perform cashier duties and end-of-day procedures as requested
Prepare, stock, and maintain the serving line area and/or assist in food preparation and clean up
Accurately identify a reimbursable meal on the serving line, and provide monitoring and guidance to customers to be sure selections meet federal guidelines
Safely operate standard and specialized kitchen equipment, including convection/combi ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, air fryer ovens, food warmers, coolers, and freezers
Set up serving line with appropriate equipment, adhering to safety measures
Wash dishes and equipment according to Maricopa County Health Department guidelines
Clean work areas and dispose of garbage daily
Assist the manager in monitoring and verifying HACCP procedures, including temperature, sanitizing, and storage logs
Ensure product quality by visual inspection and adherence to cooking/serving guidelines
Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
Perform other duties relating to the general job function as assigned by the supervisor