Food Service Worker I

Texas Tech University•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

Performs manual and routine duties in food service and kitchen areas under close supervision, with work reviewed in progress or upon completion. Prepares and replenishes food and performs custodial duties in dining and kitchen areas. Plans and prepares daily breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack for infants and toddlers in the Early Head Start Program in accordance with CACFP meal patterns, while avoiding choking hazards and following food allergy plans. Serves meals at required times and helps plan monthly menus and food for governance meetings, family engagement events, and other center needs. Maintains a clean kitchen, follows required sanitation practices, and ensures the kitchen is ready for service the following day. Maintains inventory records and completes required meal production, kitchen monitoring, and other documentation.

Requirements

Ability to perform physically demanding activities, including lifting, walking, and stooping.
Ability to learn the care and use of basic food service equipment and kitchen utensils.
Ability to learn routine food preparation and service methods and practices.
Ability to learn food-preparation and service health hazards and necessary precautions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with employees and supervisors.
Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions.
No previous experience or education required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and replenish food in food service and kitchen areas.
Plan and prepare daily breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack for infants and toddlers in the Early Head Start Program according to CACFP meal pattern requirements.
Avoid choking hazards and follow food allergy plans.
Serve meals at required times.
Maintain a clean kitchen and perform regular cleaning and sanitation according to program policies and procedures.
Follow standards and regulations set by Texas HHS, USDA/TDA, HSPPS, CACFP, and the City of Lubbock Environmental Health Department.
Complete accurate monthly inventory records, label and store food and supplies appropriately, and keep inventory organized.
Complete accurate and timely documentation, including the Daily Meal Production Record and Kitchen Monitoring spreadsheet, and submit original handwritten notes electronically according to program policy.
Contribute to monthly menu planning according to HSPPS, CACFP, and center requirements.
Help plan and prepare meals and snacks for monthly governance meetings, family engagement events, and other center needs.
Perform custodial duties in dining and kitchen areas and leave the kitchen clean and ready for service the following day.