Food Service Worker

HRCAP • Newport News, VA

28d

About The Position

The Food Service Worker is part of the nutrition team and helps provide healthy, nutritious meals to Head Start students. The role assists with food preparation, storage, delivery, and service in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, USDA Guidelines, and Virginia State Health Regulations. The worker also maintains kitchen cleanliness and inventory, communicates menu and classroom needs, and interacts professionally with staff, students, and families.

Requirements

• Knowledge of food service and 2 years of experience in the field.
• High school education or GED.
• Have or complete a Food Service Managers Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Reliable transportation and a valid Virginia driver's license.
• Ability to read and understand recipes and assigned tasks.
• Comfort with email and technology.
• Flexibility in work location assignments and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of four hours or more at a time.
• Ability to withstand changing extreme hot and cold kitchen temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Transport food to classrooms within Head Start centers and help provide safe, sanitary, and pleasant meals for children and staff.
• Heat food in a microwave when necessary.
• Follow USDA Guidelines and Virginia State Health Regulations.
• Interact with staff, students, and families in a friendly manner.
• Assist the cook with slicing, panning, bagging, labeling, and packaging food for delivery and service.
• Wash dishes, silverware, and pots daily according to Virginia State Health Regulations.
• Use available time to complete the weekly cleaning schedule.
• Complete weekly inventory and maintain supplies on a first-in, first-out basis.
• Store food and supplies properly according to kitchen policy and procedures, USDA Guidelines, and Virginia State Health Regulations.
• Dispose of expired food items and record them in a waste log.
• Keep the kitchen and all equipment clean and sanitary.
• Communicate menu or inventory issues to the Nutrition Manager so corrections and adjustments can be made.
• Communicate classroom needs to the Cook and Nutrition Manager.
• Wear proper attire and slip-resistant shoes.
• Maintain professionalism while serving Head Start and while working at the agency.
• Attend staff meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Nutrition Manager or Director.

Benefits

• Sick leave accrued at 5 hours per pay period.
• One paid day off annually for the employee's birthday.
• 11 paid holidays, including major federal holidays.
• Official Break Pay for Spring Break, Summer Break, and Winter Break.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents.
• HRCAP covers 75% of health insurance premiums.
• Health coverage begins the first of the month after hire, with pre-tax premium deductions via a Section 125 Plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% after one year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED