Central Production Kitchen (CPK) Food Production Assistant, Nutrition Services

Greeley • Greeley, CO

5h • Onsite

About The Position

A classified position assigned in the Nutrition Department's Central Production Kitchen. Primary job functions involve the use of standardized recipes to prepare made from scratch foods and bakery items.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of relevant food handling experience
• Any other combination of education, experience, and training.
• ServSafe Certificate within 12 months of employment.
• Valid Colorado driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Leadership situations relating to meeting the social, emotional, psychological and academic needs of students.
• A work environment where flexibility, ability to deal with conflict, a high tolerance for stress, an ability to quickly internalize information and make informed decisions, and long hours are a part of the assignment.
• Operation knowledge of institutional kitchen equipment within two months after hire.

Responsibilities

• Cook/Bake nutritious and safe foods from standardized recipes for satellite kitchens.
• Check and record temperatures on coolers and products.
• Wash serving trays, utensils, dishes, pans, etc., used in food preparation or service.
• Mop and clean kitchen work area, and clean other equipment and facilities as required.
• Maintain a sanitary, safe, and orderly work area.
• Record and track the use of food, supplies, and labor used to produce the finished product.
• Work in a school cafeteria as needed as a server and/or cashier, collect and account for money, make change for customers, serves customers, maintain orderly food service line, deal with or report discipline issues.
• Adjust quantities of ingredients to accurately provide proper amounts of food.
• Portion food correctly to meet federal, state, and departmental guidelines.
• Package products in correct quantities.
• Operate various types of equipment used in food preparation or cleaning.
• Assist in stocking storage areas with food and non-food supplies following the First In, First Out (FIFO) procedure.
• Assist in taking inventory of food and non-food supplies.
• Assist with new employee training as needed.
• Accurately record food quantities on the production worksheets.
• Ensure all safety and sanitation procedures are followed by self and staff.
• Attend training programs and workshops.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• employee assistance program
• voluntary life insurance through PERA
• 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans
• sick leave
• discretionary leave
• vacation
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED