Cafeteria Food Tech - Ponchatoula
About The Position
This position is responsible for preparing food using standardized recipes, accurate measurements, and correct food preparation techniques. The role involves preparing food according to time schedules, monitoring food quality, and cleaning/maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen and equipment. Responsibilities also include serving correct food portions, reporting and documenting food usage, performing record keeping, receiving and storing deliveries, fostering a harmonious team environment, reporting unsafe work conditions, interacting positively with students and staff, and potentially driving a company vehicle. The job requires cross-training in various aspects of kitchen operations, customer service, and safety. The employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations made for individuals with disabilities.
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 skills.
- Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication to exchange currency and extend recipes.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of kitchen operations.
- Good personal health/hygiene.
- Knowledge of safety, proper food handling, storage, temperature, and portion sizes.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local board child nutrition policies and procedures.
- Ability to write, read, and follow 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
