Cafeteria Food Tech - Port Allen

Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge•Port Allen, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for preparing food using standardized recipes, accurate measurements, and correct food preparation techniques. The individual will ensure food is prepared according to time schedules, monitor food quality, and maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and equipment. Responsibilities include serving correct food portions, reporting food usage, performing record keeping (e.g., food and equipment temperatures), receiving and storing deliveries, fostering a team environment, reporting unsafe conditions, and interacting positively with students, faculty, and administration. The role may also involve driving a company vehicle and performing other assigned duties. Success in this role requires the ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available 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 proficiency.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication for currency exchange and recipe scaling.
Interpersonal skills.
Delegation skills.
Motivation skills.
Supervisory skills.
Knowledge of kitchen operations.
Good personal health/hygiene.
Knowledge of safety procedures.
Knowledge of 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.
Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk, climb, balance, or stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Ability to reach with hands and arms.
Ability to talk or hear.
Ability to occasionally sit.
Ability to frequently move and/or lift objects weighing up to 25lbs alone and up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to compare, analyze, communicate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.
Ability to frequently coordinate.
Ability to occasionally copy.

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.