Cafeteria Food Tech- Donaldsonville
About The Position
This position is responsible for preparing food using standardized recipes, accurate measurements, and correct food preparation techniques. The role involves monitoring food quality during preparation, cleaning and maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen and equipment, and serving correct food portions using acceptable sanitation techniques. Accurate reporting and documentation of food usage, temperature logs, and inventory management are also key aspects of this role. The Cafeteria Food Tech will foster a harmonious team environment by assisting coworkers, reporting unsafe conditions, and interacting positively with students, faculty, administration, and others. Driving a company vehicle may be required. The job requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of annual Louisiana Department of Education’s Professional Standards Training, and successful completion of Phase I training within the first year of hire. Previous school cafeteria experience is preferred.
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 proficiency.
- Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication for currency exchange and recipe extension.
- Interpersonal skills.
- 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.
- Delegation skills.
- Motivation skills.
- Supervisory skills.
- Knowledge of kitchen operations.
- Good personal health/hygiene.
- Knowledge of safety.
- Knowledge of proper food handling, storage, temperature, and portion sizes.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local board child nutrition policies and procedures.
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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
