Food Service Worker

TEAM INC•Ansonia, CT

140d•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees the serving of meals to young children, ensuring adherence to proper safety and sanitation procedures. The role involves preparing meals, managing food distribution, ordering supplies, and maintaining kitchen hygiene and inventory.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Food Handling Certificate
ServSafe Certification
Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
Ability to see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses
Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
Must be able to frequently bend, lift, reach and climb stairs
Ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs
Ability to function within guidelines of Agency’s core values and identification with Agency mission.

Nice To Haves

Food handling a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare breakfast, lunch and snacks in accordance with menus and acceptable health and nutrition standards.
Allocate and distribute incoming food to appropriate classrooms.
Provide caterer with a daily breakfast and lunch count and place milk order.
Monitor any children’s allergies and change menus accordingly.
Monitor temperatures for freezer, refrigerator and milk cooler.
Distribute menus to classrooms and children.
Ensure that the storage of food is neat, orderly and safe.
Ensure that all dishes, utensils and equipment are properly washed, sterilized and stored in a neat and orderly manner after meal completion.
Ensure that all kitchen appliances are safe and properly maintained.
Maintain a monthly inventory of all staple items.
Order janitorial supplies and paper goods as needed following established procedures.
Attend staff and nutritional meetings as required.
Shops for groceries when necessary following established procedures.
Perform other related duties as required.