Irving Independent School Districtposted 29 days ago
Irving, TX
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, customer service, sanitation, and safety practices.
Responsibilities
- Comply with local, state, and federal laws; policies; and procedures at all times.
- Follow policies and procedures for batch cooking, holding and serving food, and portioning and serving food items.
- Prepare quality food items using appropriate quantity food production techniques and standardized recipes.
- Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area.
- Demonstrate high standards of customer service while maintaining speed and accuracy preparing food, serving customers, and/or cashiering.
- Completes all tasks in a timely manner, according to work schedules and with limited supervision.
- Maintain a positive rapport with staff and others, and refer problems or concerns to appropriate personnel in a prompt and courteous manner.
- Exhibit behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible, and serve as a role model for staff and public.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
- Ability to attain City of Irving Food Handler Certification.
- Ability to read, write, understand and speak English is required for the safe and efficient completion of responsibilities for the position.
- Ability to read, understand and follow written and verbal food preparation and standardized recipes, and safety instructions.
- Ability to work with a variety of fresh/processed meat products and their derivatives including beef, poultry, pork, fish and shellfish is required.
- Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures.
- Ability to safely operate large and small commercial kitchen equipment and tools.
- Ability to perform basic math.
- Ability to work and interact successfully with students, staff, and others.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in institutional food service or quantity food production, preferred.
