KIDS CAFE PREP & DELIVERY

Second Harvest of South Georga•Valdosta, GA

10d

About The Position

The Kids Café Prep Cook / Driver prepares and distributes food service items for consumption at various feeding sites, maintains inventories of food service items, and keeps facilities sanitary. The role supports meal preparation in adequate quantities and quality for students while meeting CACFP and other government guidelines, and includes delivering prepared food to designated locations on schedule. The position also supports catering, kitchen operations, purchasing and transport of food products, and service tracking. All SHSG employees are mandated reporters and must report suspected child abuse or neglect to their direct supervisor. As an essential response organization, SHSG may require team members to report to SHSG locations during disasters after securing their families’ safety and to perform critical duties outside their regular assignments.

Requirements

Prior job-related experience in food preparation, serving, and basic kitchen activities, with increasing levels of responsibility; preferably in a school and/or instructional setting.
Ability to operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment, including stoves, ovens, and dishwashers.
Knowledge of modern food-preparation methods, health codes, and sanitation principles.
Skills in basic arithmetic calculations and use of standard office equipment and computers.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft 365 programs.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Food Handler Permit through SERVSAFE® or ability to obtain it within the first 60 days of employment; SHSG provides and pays for the training.
Hold and maintain an insurable Class C or higher driver's license.
Obtain and maintain clearance from government-mandated security organizations permitting work with and around children, elderly people, and at-risk individuals.
Enjoy cooking and working for and with children and youth.

Nice To Haves

Food-preparation, serving, and basic kitchen experience in a school and/or instructional setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing meals in sufficient quantity and quality for students in accordance with CACFP and other government guidelines.
Help estimate food preparation quantities to meet projected meal requirements and minimize waste.
Manage food safely and efficiently and serve it according to the type of service used.
Assist the Kitchen Manager with in-depth cleaning, including kitchen storage areas, internal and external waste bins, and ground-level drain areas.
Assist the Kitchen Manager with maintaining and caring for applicable equipment and supplies.
Participate in special-function catering and other catering services undertaken by the kitchen and catering division.
Work with the Director of Nutrition to ensure food goods and supplies are available and inventory is adequate for efficient work.
Provide backup support with purchasing, obtaining, and transporting food products.
Maintain positive, professional relationships with team and agency members, staff, and the community using appropriate customer-service and people skills.
Assist with service-tracking paperwork and reports as needed.
Assist other personnel as needed to support completion of their work activities.
Report suspected child abuse or neglect to the direct supervisor as a mandated reporter.
Deliver or assist with delivery of prepared food to specific locations according to schedule.
Report to SHSG locations as required during disasters after securing the safety of family members, and perform critical duties outside regular assignments when needed.