Food Service Staff (1949)

BAKERRIPLEY•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares nutritious meals according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines and maintains compliance with all local, state and federal food and health regulations. The role involves following standardized recipes, preparing meals for special dietary needs, completing production records, ordering food and milk, maintaining sanitary practices in food preparation and storage, and compiling departmental records. The position requires the ability to operate standard kitchen equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma Or GED
1-3 years work related experience
Proficiency in knowledge of safety practices as they relate to young children.
Good written and oral communications skills.
Experience and demonstrated ability in working with young children and families.
Certified Professional Food Manager, Food Safety Manager Certification Harris County Food Managers Certification or able to obtain within 180 Days

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Follows standardized recipes to prepare all meals and makes appropriate food substitutions with similar nutritional value when necessary.
Prepares appropriate meals for special dietary children daily.
Completes Daily Meal Production Record (Form 1530) prior to serving meals daily.
Orders food and milk as necessary from appropriate food and dairy vendors.
Maintains safe and sanitary practices in preparing, transporting, and serving food which includes keeping kitchen and all kitchen equipment and supplies sanitary.
Maintains proper storage area using the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) method.
Empties kitchen wastebaskets, transports trash and waste to disposal area.
Compiles and maintains departmental records.
Must be able to operate standard kitchen equipment including small and large appliances.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.