Food Service Assistant

State of North Carolina

About The Position

The Food Service Assistant safely prepares and serves nutritional meals for the day and dorm ENCSD students & staff according to state and federal guidelines. Assures that written physician diet orders/food allergy orders are followed at all times. Sets up and clears approved catering functions for special school events. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 10-MONTH POSITION

Requirements

Education and/or experience in food service that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade.

Nice To Haves

Experience in ASL highly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Assist and monitor the preparation and serving of food in accordance to state and federal food safety and sanitation (HACCP) guidelines.
Wash and peel fruits and vegetables for the daily menu and production record plan.
Wash, peel and portion fruits and vegetables for salad and potato bar assignment sheet.
Correctly portion and attractively serve assigned menu items from the tray line.
Prepare, count, serve and document milk served for each meal according to variety chosen.
Prepare, count, serve and document all menu items served per meal on the serving line or in the dining room.
Serve meals at safe temperatures according to the Production Record Plan.
Properly rotate (FIFO) and restock canned goods and supplies in the dry storage areas.
Prepare, serve and/or deliver catered food items to various school event locations.
Prepare and/or deliver boxed meals or bagged lunches for athletic events and field trips.
Cool, store and properly document exposure times and temperatures for all leftover foods maintained for reuse.
Monitor others and assure that food thermometers are calibrated correctly daily.
Monitor documentation of when foods were cooked (time), internal temperatures, quantity prepared, quantity of leftovers, for foods served at each meal on the tray line.
Replenishes and monitors sanitation of the daily self-serve salad bar items.
Removes items from the freezer for thawing as assigned; follows food safety thawing guidelines.
Assures all foods served are within an acceptable expiration or shelf life date.
Maintains a clean and well organized work area per state and USDA federal food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Pre-wash, wash, rinse, sanitize and air dry all pots, pans, dishes, trays and utensils by hand or by dish machine. Uses proper water temperatures, detergents and water pressures.
Clean and properly sanitize serving line, all countertops, food transport carts, warmers, kitchen equipment and food prep areas before and after each use.
Clean, sanitize and air dry dining room floors, tables, chairs, salad bar stations, window sills, microwaves, and doors after each use.
Sweep and mop kitchen floors.
Clean and service grease traps and properly dispose of collected grease in grease recycle bin.
Take out trash as needed or after each meal, wash all trash receptacles and replace with new trash liner.
Keep loading dock and dumpster area clean and tidy. Dumpster lid is closed at all times.
Completes cleaning schedule assignments: maintains and thoroughly cleans equipment, coolers, freezer, storage shelves, kitchen drawers, chemical closet, storeroom, and restrooms.
Breaks down, removes, and recycles all cardboard for pest control.
Assist in other work areas as needed or assigned by supervisor.
Assists, cooks and prepares food items following standardized recipes as needed or during staff shortages, disasters or emergencies.
Performs related duties and special assignments as assigned by supervisor.