Cafeteria Food Tech - Plaquemine

Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge•Plaquemine, LA

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare food using standardized recipes, accurate measurements, and correct food preparation techniques. Prepare food according to time schedules to meet deadlines and monitor food quality during preparation. Clean and maintain safe and sanitary kitchen and equipment by practicing regular equipment maintenance, storing deliveries, and using established sanitation techniques. Serve correct food portions using acceptable sanitation techniques in food handling and maintaining correct cooking and holding temperatures and utilizing food merchandising techniques. Accurately and properly report and document amount of food used and left over. Perform record keeping as assigned including but not limited to food temperatures and equipment temperatures (Freezer(s), Cooler(s), etc). Receive and date food/supply deliveries and put away inventory in assigned storage area(s). Foster a harmonious team environment by assisting coworkers with scheduled work demands. Correct and /or report unsafe work conditions and use safe working procedures. Interact positively and professionally with students, faculty, administration and others regarding the CNP. Drive company vehicle if needed. Perform other duties and assignments as needed. 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 essential functions.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or graduate education diploma (GED).
Must complete the Louisiana Department of Education’s Professional Standards Training requirements each year.
Must have successfully completed the Phase I training course within first year of hire.
Oral and written English; basic math, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication to exchange currency and extend recipes; interpersonal; delegation; motivation; and supervisory skills.
Knowledge of kitchen operations; good personal health/hygiene; safety; proper food handling, storage, temperature, and portion sizes; and federal, state, and local board child nutrition policies and procedures.
Ability to write, read, and follows written instructions, schedules, recipes, warnings, and other printed information.
Ability to learn computer application programs.
Operating knowledge of and experience with basic cafeteria equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous school cafeteria experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare food using standardized recipes, accurate measurements, and correct food preparation techniques.
Prepare food according to time schedules to meet deadlines and monitor food quality during preparation.
Clean and maintain safe and sanitary kitchen and equipment by practicing regular equipment maintenance, storing deliveries, and using established sanitation techniques.
Serve correct food portions using acceptable sanitation techniques in food handling and maintaining correct cooking and holding temperatures and utilizing food merchandising techniques.
Accurately and properly report and document amount of food used and left over.
Perform record keeping as assigned including but not limited to food temperatures and equipment temperatures (Freezer(s), Cooler(s), etc).
Receive and date food/supply deliveries and put away inventory in assigned storage area(s).
Foster a harmonious team environment by assisting coworkers with scheduled work demands.
Correct and /or report unsafe work conditions and use safe working procedures.
Interact positively and professionally with students, faculty, administration and others regarding the CNP.
Drive company vehicle if needed.
Perform other duties and assignments as needed.