Cafeteria General Worker

Regional School District 14•Woodbury, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsibility to be able to work with the School Cafeteria Manager. This position is based on a 192-day work year. The primary function involves assisting the School Manager with various cafeteria operations, including food purchasing, preparation, service, and sanitation. The role also requires accurate record-keeping and inventory management.

Requirements

High school diploma, ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain within a short period of time.
One to five years' experience in food service, or closely related field, with experience or training in institutional cooking.
Full knowledge of National School Breakfast and Lunch guidelines and requirements, food preparation methods and operation of food service equipment preferred.
Overall knowledge of all Kitchen duties.
Complete knowledge of all kitchen equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other employees, school staff, students and general public.
Possess the ability to work effectively with students and staff.
Must be able to stand at an assigned location and work continuously for extended periods of time.
Must be able to carry, move and put away food and supplies weighing up to forty (40) lbs. and ranging in height from 1" to 48" from the floor.
Must have the stamina necessary for efficient performance of duties.
Must be physically able to tolerate temperatures ranging from -10 degrees F to 40 degrees F for periods of time up to one half hour to work in the freezer.

Nice To Haves

Full knowledge of National School Breakfast and Lunch guidelines and requirements, food preparation methods and operation of food service equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist the School Manager with the development of standards, methods, and procedures for the purchasing, receiving, storage and distribution of food, supplies, and equipment, food preparation, meal services, sanitation procedures.
Monitor compliance with approved food preparation and service procedures, including use of standardized recipes, portion control, presentation and quality of food.
Forecasts food and material required for the daily operations of the cafeteria.
Assist with preparation and serving of daily meals.
Responsible for accurate preparation and timely completion of all required reports and records. This includes, daily production records, inventories and ordering.
Assists in washing dishes, pots/pans, equipment and tables.
Responsible to maintain, receive and store inventory and inform staff of any necessary changes to menus as needed.