Kitchen Assistant - At Large - Highlands Ranch Area

Douglas County School District

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides assistance in daily preparation of the school lunch and breakfast programs. Works at a variety of locations based on needs of kitchens, under supervision of Area Manager. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele. ServSafe Certification required within 6 months of hire. This position involves variable locations, 6 hours per day guaranteed, and is eligible for full benefits.

Requirements

ServSafe Certification within 6 months of hire
High School or Equivalent education
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes
Effective oral and written communication skills
Maintains a generally positive attitude
Observes all District policies and procedures
Strong organizational and time management skills
Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
Must travel to multiple schools within a reasonable geographic area and have your own transportation
Maintain a flexible schedule based on the needs of the work site
Ability to inventory food and supplies, including fresh, frozen and dry goods
Ability to critically think and problem solve

Responsibilities

Maintain good community relationships with other Nutrition Services staff, school staff, students and parents.
Must have a focus on customer service.
Must be pleasant, cooperative and able to work with a wide variety of people.
Flexibility in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions
Receive deliveries and store food and supplies as directed by supervisor.
Ability to inventory food and supplies, including fresh, frozen and dry goods
Participate in and lead training to kitchen staff members and participate in PGI Classes.
Must annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, as required by position category.
Actively pursues upcoming regulatory changes and provides sustainable solutions
Serve meals daily while ensuring compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control (HACCP) plan and health department sanitation standards.
This includes ensuring the proper cooking and serving temperatures of foods by temping and recording them
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Must travel to multiple schools within a reasonable geographic area and have your own transportation and maintain a flexible schedule based on the needs of the work site
Assist in the preparation, service, and sale of meals ensuring compliance with department regulations,
Independently follows menu and recipe instructions.
Preparation of meals can include washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting and chopping fresh fruits, vegetables and meat items.
Must follow standard recipe, proper portion sizes and verbal instructions
Maintain daily meal counts and production records.
Must produce and understand the regulations regarding preparation, proper food temperatures, appearance and portion sizes
Assist in the set up and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students, including dishwashing and proper sanitation of work stations.
Follows and understands all HACCP.
Uses all kitchen equipment properly.
Cleans equipment properly and follows all safety precautions
Operate Point of Sale system and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy
Manage the opening, closing, cooking and serving of students in the absence of the Kitchen Manager, as directed by your Area Manager.
Ability to critically think and problem solve

Benefits

health insurance
vision insurance
dental insurance
health savings account (HSA)
flexible spending accounts (FSA)
District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
short and long-term disability
critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
employee assistance program (EAP)
voluntary 401(k)
403(b) and 457 retirement plan options
paid sick time
paid personal time