Food Service Worker

BrightBee•Forest Hills/Grand Rapids, MI, MI

8d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

As a BrightBee Food Service Worker, you'll work on preparation, presentation and service of student, staff, and special function foods utilizing standard recipes. Responsible for the proper presentation, product quality and accurate record keeping, concurrently meeting service schedules in accordance with health, safety and sanitary procedures. Reviews menus and production sheets to determine types and quantities of foods to be produced. Responsible for processing food items, ensuring proper utilization, storage and transport of food and supplies for maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of equipment, supplies and work areas.

Requirements

Must meet state and local health requirements for food handlers.
High School Diploma/GED equivalent
Must be able to pass 50 lb. lift test
Previous catering/food service experience
Excellent attendance and punctuality
Ability to effectively communicate in both written and spoken English language.
Pass a background check
Follow safety and reporting guidelines
Complete required school clearances which you are responsible for paying.
Pass a background check, livescan and may need to obtain other necessary testing/clearances and provide authorization to contact former employers.

Nice To Haves

Serv-Safe certificate may be required
Previous catering/food service experience
Excellent attendance and punctuality
You enjoy working with kids or teens
You’re patient, reliable, and positive
You’re looking for flexible and/or consistent work (several of our single day assignments convert to long-term opportunities)

Responsibilities

Work on preparation, presentation and service of student, staff, and special function foods utilizing standard recipes.
Ensure proper presentation, product quality and accurate record keeping, meeting service schedules in accordance with health, safety and sanitary procedures.
Review menus and production sheets to determine types and quantities of foods to be produced.
Process food items, ensuring proper utilization, storage and transport of food and supplies.
Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of equipment, supplies and work areas.
Complete accurate production records per information required by USDA and management.
Understand and enforce federal laws as applied to NSLP Type A requirement and offer-vs-serve.
Coordinate with the Food Service Director and District Chef the quantity of menu items needed that day in a timely manner.
Work closely with van driver and other building food service personnel, striving to satellite projected and available food and supplies to each site 1-2 days in advance.
Maintain high standard of safety and cleanliness and assure proper food storage (including labeling) at day's end.
Receive, inspect and verify delivered items, assuring proper amounts for daily menu service.
Order supplies daily for smooth kitchen operation, working 1-2 days in advance.
Ensure serving lines are ready on time, all production is met on schedule, replenish food items and provide back-up on cafeteria lines as necessary.
Interpret recipes and measure ingredients.
Work with co-workers to assure compliance with department service standards.
Interact with students and staff to assure customer satisfaction.
Ensure proper food presentation and standard portion controls.
Prepare food according to menu using approved recipes.
Use proper pans and portioning guides.
Perform repetitive chopping, stirring tasks.
Ensure highest quality, flavor and appearance of recipes.
Gather and move ingredients necessary for prepping menu items to food preparation areas.
Review day's menu and cross-check with cooler/freezer/dry storage inventory and prepared items.