Substitute

Nutri-Serve Food Management (Metz Culinary Management)•Cape May, NJ

4d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker prepares and serves students attractive, nutritious meals in a friendly, efficient, and clean atmosphere while maintaining related paperwork accurately and completely. The role requires teamwork across meal preparation, service, and cleanup. The position is performed in an indoor kitchen and cafeteria environment; shifts are usually 2–4 hours, with employees standing for the entire shift and sometimes working longer periods. The company describes itself as family-driven and focused on delivering restaurant-inspired hospitality.

Requirements

Pass the state-required background check and fingerprinting to work in New Jersey schools.
Demonstrate excellent customer-service skills and a positive approach.
Show patience and maintain a caring attitude toward children.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Interact successfully with customers and Nutri-Serve employees.
Be able to stand for extended periods and for the entire shift, usually 2–4 hours and sometimes longer.
Be able to twist, bend, and move freely, and lift up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous food-service experience is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of food preparation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with meal preparation and cafeteria setup, following daily assignments from the Kitchen Manager.
Assist with preparing daily menus, setting up napkins, serving utensils, lunch trays, condiments, and snacks, and determining food quantities for the day.
Help verify incoming food shipments and sign invoices only after orders have been checked.
Serve students nutritious, attractive meals in a friendly manner, working in the kitchen and on the register as directed.
Serve appropriate portion sizes according to the production sheet and promote a friendly customer-service atmosphere.
Keep the serving line clean and replenished between lunch periods, check with the Kitchen Manager about leftover storage, and clean and sanitize the work area at the end of each day.
Accurately and promptly maintain records and paperwork, including prepayments, daily sales, deposits, and daily computer backups.
When applicable, maintain student records in the Point of Sale system, including adding or deleting students, updating statuses, printing cards, and distributing charge letters.
When applicable, prepare daily, weekly, and monthly Point of Sale reports as requested by the Food Service Director and Assistant Food Service Director.
Help communicate with parents about student account questions by phone, letter, or in person.
Count, complete, and verify the daily deposit; wrap money as needed, place it in a bank bag, and deliver it to the designated bank night depository.
Assist the Kitchen Manager with inventory and ordering, complete order forms daily, and submit them promptly.
Assist with completing the daily production sheet.
Perform other duties as assigned.