Part Time Food Service Assistant - Buford Center

Sheltering Arms•Lawrenceville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Assistant is responsible for assisting the Food Service Manager in all areas of Food Service, including meal preparation, record keeping and sanitation. This role involves preparing nutritious meals, maintaining accurate records of food and supplies, and ensuring a safe and sanitary food service environment. The assistant also supports the center's goals by participating in cooking projects and nutritional education, and maintains a commitment to professionalism through good attendance, ethical conduct, and teamwork.

Requirements

Knowledgeable of the nutritional values of foods used in menu substitutions.
Able to relate to children and adults in a positive manner.
Able to lift at least 35 lbs without assistance and 50 lbs with assistance.
Familiar with USDA meal patterns.
High school diploma or GED.
Background check, fingerprinting, and drug test are required prior to hire date.
Comfortable with a number of situations happening at once and prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.
Ability to use arms and legs and moving their whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Ability to learn/use technology.
Ability to pass a hearing test.
Visually observe children from all areas of the classroom and playground from a distance of at least 20 feet.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks.
Assist with preparing at least one baked snack each week.
Assist with preparing at least one fresh fruit or vegetable each day.
Follow menus and production records unless a substitution has been approved.
Follow planned menu cycle.
Transport meals to other centers if needed.
Assist with preparing foods which meet special dietary requirements.
Maintain a running list of foods and supplies needed.
Assist with placing orders from approved vendors.
Assist with checking invoices for deliveries of food and supplies and restock shelves.
Assist with or completes inventory at the end of each cycle of menus.
Maintain production records and number of meals served after each meal service.
Post current menu in an attractive manner.
Assist with posting appropriate information regarding special diets and allergies.
Follow CACFP meal pattern-chart regarding food components and required portion size by age.
Observe meals being served in each class and completes an Atmosphere & Environment Observation quarterly.
Assist with completing monthly kitchen observation and safety checklist.
Assist with maintaining inventory for kitchen equipment and supplies.
Sweep and clean kitchen floors as needed.
Clean kitchen at the end of each day.
Keep pantry clean and organized at all times.
Wash and air dry all dishes and put them away in the appropriate place each day.
Wear clean and appropriate uniform, head covering and shoes.
Clean milk dispenser, refrigerator, freezer and ice machines as needed.
Sanitize all food preparation areas and utensils after each use.
Wear back brace at all times when lifting.
Store food off floor and away from chemicals.
Keep cabinets and drawers in an orderly manner.
Check each food delivery for shortages, improper substitutions and damage before accepting delivery.
Label and store all food items properly.
Label dates and properly store all refrigerated foods (airtight container).
Assist with cooking projects and nutritional education in the classroom.
Cooperate with preparation of birthday cakes and other cooking projects.
Prepare refreshments for meetings and special events.
Attend all staff meetings.
Attend parent meetings as requested.
Contribute nutritional information for newsletter quarterly.
Willing to work with special needs children and families.
Have a good attendance record.
Report to the kitchen according to schedule.
Share new recipes with other Food Service Managers.
Make observable use of knowledge gained from food service training and courses.
Attend food shows.
Follow Center rules regarding break, telephone etc.
Report to Center Director before workday begins when planning to be absent.
Support the Center code of ethical conduct in regard to children, families and staff confidentiality.
Display understanding of CACFP regulations.
Display understanding of licensing requirements.
Display understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Have a pleasant facial expression and manner during work hours.
Display ability to work as a team member.
Establish and maintain effective relationships.
Actively work to resolve conflict.
Adapt to change.