Food Service/ Cafeteria Assistant

Unparalleled Preparatory Academy • Pflugerville, TX

3d

About The Position

Primary Purpose: Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Requirements

• Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, serving and cleanup.
• Assist and maintain all serving schedules and serve all food items according to menu specifications defined by departmental policies and procedures.
• Monitor to ensure that food is produced safely and is of high quality according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
• Monitor the safe storage of food items and ensure they are stored in a safe and hazard-free environment.
• Monitor and enforce standards of cleanliness, health, and safety following health and safety codes and regulations.
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe work environment.
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
• Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
• Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.
• Be able to learn and perform cash register procedures.
• Must wear assigned uniform, slip-resistant shoes, and hairnet.
• Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.
• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid gossip, or speaking badly about the district and district personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed