Food Services Assistant

Boulder Valley School District • LAFAYETTE, LA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Services Assistant supports daily school meal operations at Ryan Elementary by preparing and serving meals according to menus and Boulder Valley School District Food Services Standard Operating Procedures. The role includes reheating food, preparing and setting up the salad bar, presenting the service line, and maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen, cafeteria, and storage areas. The assistant works closely with the Kitchen Satellite Lead to receive and store supplies, manage food rotation and labeling, maintain temperature logs and production records, count inventory, and assist with cashiering and meal sales.

Requirements

• Submit a completed BVSD online application.
• Read, write, and speak English and pass the English component of the interview process.
• Pass a post-offer physical.
• Pass the Food Services Online Training Assessment by the end of the probationary period.
• Become proficient in operating kitchen equipment within the probationary period.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of food service experience.
• Basic personal computing, keyboarding, and word-processing skills.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency operating the QSP point-of-sale software system.
• Ability to understand and follow HACCP Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reheat main-course items and side dishes, prepare and serve the salad bar, and serve meals according to Food Services Standard Operating Procedures.
• Communicate the Food Services Program philosophy and provide information about the District Wellness Policy, meals, food sources, recipes, and program goals.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen, cafeteria, storage, refrigeration, freezer, and site office areas.
• Serve or cashier during assigned meal service periods according to school needs.
• Follow menu instructions and portion sizes, use appropriate equipment, and work with coworkers to maintain smooth service and a positive dining experience.
• Receive, store, and inventory food, paper products, chemicals, and dry goods according to procedures.
• Maintain freshness by rotating, wrapping, and labeling prepared food and preparing assigned quantities.
• Input production and meal-count data required for National School Lunch Program compliance.
• Review student allergen reports and follow established procedures for preparing and serving meals to students with allergies.
• Assist the Kitchen Satellite Lead with sales reporting, account balances, fund collection, advance payments, and daily deposit slips.
• Record and maintain equipment, food production, and food transport temperature logs, and complete required training.
• Help foster a positive, equitable, and respectful work and learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, school administrators, parents, and community members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free high-quality health and dental coverage may be available to eligible employees.
• Vision coverage may be available to eligible employees.
• Supplemental life insurance may be available to eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program may be available to eligible employees.
• Personalized benefits may be available to eligible employees.
• Identity theft protection may be available to eligible employees.
• Flexible spending plans may be available to eligible employees.
• Retirement savings plans may be available to eligible employees.
• EcoPass may be available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed