Cafeteria Aide - Morning / Mid-day swing

CHS Career Site•Huntsville, AL

13d

About The Position

The Food Services Worker I supports the daily operations of the food services department by preparing, presenting, and serving meals to customers in a safe and efficient manner. This role ensures cleanliness and compliance with food safety standards while assisting in food preparation and maintaining pantry supplies.

Requirements

0-1 years of experience in food preparation or food services required
Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and safety standards.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and portion control guidelines.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and team members.
Physical ability to lift and carry food trays, pans, and other items as needed.
Food Handler’s certification as applicable by local or state regulations required
Arizona: Arizona Health Department Sanitation Certificate, ServeSafe Certificate, or Arizona Food Handler Certificate required.

Responsibilities

Prepares ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding vegetables and fruits, as well as measuring and weighing designated items.
Safely transports pans, kettles, and trays of food between workstations, stoves, and refrigerators while adhering to safety protocols.
Properly stores food in designated areas, following wrapping, dating, and food safety rotation procedures, including First In/First Out (FIFO) practices.
Utilizes approved recipes and production standards to ensure proper food quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
Maintains cleanliness and organization of work areas, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
Sets up and monitors the serving line, recording and maintaining appropriate food temperatures, and notifying the chef of any deviations.
Serves hot and cold food items from the serving line to customers with professionalism and courtesy.
Stocks pantry items and refrigerators with correct inventory levels daily, recording replenished amounts and refrigerator temperatures on appropriate logs.
Assists in the preparation of meal trays and delivery to designated areas as needed.
Collaborates with team members to support efficient food service operations and address customer needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.