Nutrition Services - 1st Helper - Stevens

Pasco School District•Pasco, WA

36d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The kitchen helper will assist in the preparing, cooking, baking, and distributing of food for consumption by students and school personnel, under the general supervision of the Unit Manager. This person will be responsible for maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition that meets health inspection requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid State of Washington Department of Health Food Worker's Card
Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment, adjust recipes to various quantity demands, and use standard office equipment
Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes, sanitation principles and nutritional requirements
Ability to lift and move 40 pounds
Ability to stand for prolonged periods. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling/balancing/reaching/handling/hearing/near visual acuity/depth perception
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students and patrons
Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures
Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness
Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships
Must work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality
Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance record

Nice To Haves

Ability to cashier
Serv Safe Certified, completed a 10 hour food safety and sanitation class

Responsibilities

Assist in preparation, serving, storage and disposal of food; daily clean dining, kitchen areas and equipment for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions and to comply with health regulations
Prepare food and beverage items in order to meet mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements
Cook and bake foods, pre-made or from scratch, for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements
Estimate food preparation amounts, store and/or dispose of unused food to meet meal and waste requirements
Open cans, apportion contents, wash and prepare vegetables for cooking
Inspects food and/or supplies for the purpose or verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements
Wash dishes, utensils, pots and pans, clean tables and chairs and food service area; replenish food and condiment containers for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items
May set up and sell a la carte and bag lunches
May lead work of students and/or volunteers for the purpose of assisting them to perform their functions in a safe and efficient manner
Report equipment malfunctions in order to maintain a safe working environment
Respond to inquiries of students, staff, and/or public for providing information regarding food items
Assist with year-end closure by cleaning up stock inventories, requesting food and supplies for the next year
Prepare documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Unit Manager, Food Service Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor