Food Service Position

Archdiocese of Detroit•Allen Park, MI

About The Position

Perform cooking duties under the direction of the supervisor and provide nutritional, attractive meals and à la carte selections to schools as specified. This role supports food preparation, serving, delivery, cash handling, kitchen cleanliness, food and supply storage, equipment operation, production planning, and ordering. The position requires following food safety and sanitation procedures and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers, school personnel, administrators, students, parents, and the Food Service Director. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, understand, and speak basic English to perform essential job functions.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information one-on-one to customers and other employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to stand regularly; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to occasionally walk, sit, climb or balance, and talk or hear.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepare high-quality food according to standardized recipes or instructions, efficiently meeting production, delivery, and service schedules, including USDA Meals Per Labor Hour standards.
Serve meals or prepare them for delivery, using correct portions, meeting USDA minimum standards, and ensuring food is served at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty.
Store leftovers and other food and supplies properly, following safe food-handling procedures.
Use established cash and ticket collection procedures during service and maintain cash and records for the assigned work area.
Operate the Point-of-Sale System (Meal Magic).
Clean the kitchen after preparation and serving, maintain high cleanliness standards, and keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat.
Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
Assist with production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
Order supplies and food for the assigned area and assist with ordering and receiving all food and supplies.
Follow safety and sanitation procedures at all times and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the Food Service Director immediately.
Attend in-service and/or safety meetings as required.
Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, school personnel, administrators, students, parents, and the Food Service Director.
Perform other duties as assigned.