Kitchen Tray Line - Part-Time
About The Position
The Tray Line Associate is responsible for accurately assembling and portioning meals for the Choice Meal Program while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, food safety, efficiency, and customer service. This position works as part of the tray line team to ensure meals are assembled according to standardized recipes, production schedules, and portion control guidelines. Working closely with the Tray Line Pacesetter, Tray Line Lead, Hot Production Coordinator, Assistant Prep Cook, and other production staff, the Tray Line Associate helps ensure meals are prepared, packaged, and completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
Requirements
- Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices.
- Ability to accurately follow standardized recipes and portion control guidelines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Dependable, organized, and committed to providing quality service.
- Must pass a background check prior to employment.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience in food service, healthcare, school nutrition, institutional food service, or a commercial kitchen preferred.
- ServSafe Food Handler or Food Protection Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and portion meals according to standardized recipes, menu specifications, and portion control guidelines.
- Ensure the tray line is properly prepared and ready for meal production by 8:00 a.m., including setup of food pans, serving utensils, sanitizer buckets, and assigned workstations.
- Maintain an efficient pace while ensuring meal accuracy and quality throughout production.
- Verify that meals are assembled correctly and meet established quality standards before leaving the tray line.
- Follow all HACCP principles, sanitation procedures, and food safety regulations throughout meal production.
- Monitor food quality, appearance, and portion sizes while assembling meals.
- Ensure proper time and temperature control requirements are maintained during tray line operations.
- Verify frozen meals meet quality standards and recipe specifications before packaging.
- Immediately report food quality concerns, temperature issues, equipment malfunctions, or safety concerns to the Tray Line Pacesetter, Hot Production Coordinator, or Production Manager.
- Maintain continuous communication with the Tray Line Pacesetter and Tray Line Lead to support efficient meal production and workflow.
- Communicate with the Hot Production Coordinator and Assistant Prep Cook regarding food replenishment needs and production timing.
- Work cooperatively with fellow team members to maintain an efficient, positive, and productive work environment.
- Assist in maintaining production pace while ensuring meal accuracy and quality.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout the production process.
- Assist with tray line setup, breakdown, cleaning, and sanitation procedures.
- Support other production areas as needed to ensure daily operational goals are achieved.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
