Food Service Assistant

Wahluke School District•Mattawa, WA

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Is responsible for the preparation of all food items determined by the SFE Director and/or Lead Cook. May prepare food for the serving line and keep all foods on the serving line at lunchtime. Requires frequent lifting and moving of items up to 25 lbs unassisted. Is responsible for the cleaning, maintaining of the small wares and equipment, and cleaning of dishes in their school. May prepare meal menu items according to standardized recipes and production sheets. Serves meals that comply with USDA requirements for a reimbursable meal. May wash all types of dishes including but not limited to trays, pots and pans. May clean and sanitize foodservice equipment.

Requirements

Must be able to read and write English, to do simple arithmetic, and to follow oral and written direction.
Must have the capacity to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.
Manual dexterity and ability to work under pressure are desirable.
Must be neat in appearance and wear uniform-type clothing, hairnet or cap covering on hair, and comfortable, safe no-slip shoes.
Must have a Food & Beverage Workers' Permit.
High School Diploma or GED.
Follows oral and written directions.
Must be able to read and write English, to do basic arithmetic.
Must have flexibility and the capacity to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.
Manual dexterity and ability to work under pressure are desirable.
Must be neat in appearance and wear uniform-type clothing, hairnet or cap covering on hair, and comfortable, safe no-slip shoes.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in foodservice preparation preferred.
Experience working with culturally diverse students and parents desirable.
Willingness to work with children in a kind and caring manner.
Willingness and availability to work during summer and other non-school days to meet student programs needs preferred and may be considered necessary.

Responsibilities

May prepare main dish(es), and any other secondary dishes as needed.
Maintains proper food hot holding/cold storage temperatures and reheating, cooling, freezing and thawing procedures in their school.
Operates kitchen equipment and dishwasher.
Inspects equipment for cleanliness.
Maintains clean/sanitary food preparation and serving area.
May organize and supervise student servers for uniformity and maximum efficiency.
May supervise other food service staff and substitutes.
Ladles soups and gravies, serves salads, breads, main dish items, sandwiches and other food items in appropriate portions.
Replenish supply of food items on serving line.
Lifts full pans of food to move around kitchen.
May lift full milk crates into cooler.
Stores and/or disposes of unused foods.
Wash dishes, trays, silverware, utensils, pots and pans and stack and/or store in appropriate containers or storage areas.
May maintain necessary supplies and goods for assigned meals. Restock breakfast supplies for the next day (cereal & seeds), restock lunch cart (trays, silverware and napkins).
Basic Housekeeping may include: washing counters, counter fronts/sides/doors, stainless steel and shelves, serving equipment.
May clean ovens, steam jackets, mixers, refrigerators or freezer units, milk coolers, warming ovens, food carriers, utility carts, dishwasher and any equipment used by food service persons.
May open cans with can opener and chops, slices and cuts with sharp knives.
May prepare food or condiment items as needed.
May stock shelves.
May wash steam kettle & braising skillet as needed.
May relieve or assist other employees to meet emergency or on-the-job training situations.
Perform related duties as required.