Production Center Assistant - Bel Air High School - January 1 Vacancy

Harford County Public Schools•Bel Air, MD

21d•$25,342 - $37,204•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Center Assistant performs assigned food production duties in a timely manner and supervises employees who assist with preparation. The position prepares proteins, fruits, vegetables, and other foods using standard recipes, working with the manager to plan production. It maintains records of portions prepared, used, and left over, and stores and utilizes leftovers properly. The assistant provides kitchen oversight in the manager’s absence and helps ensure food is ready at service time and meets quality standards. The role also includes operating and cleaning food-service equipment, overseeing food utilization during serving, maintaining pleasant work relations, attending training, training kitchen staff in production methods, suggesting quality improvements, and performing other related duties as assigned. This is a full-time, ten-month position at Bel Air High School.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of training required for a cook’s position.
Basic knowledge of food preparation for high-quality distribution.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including lifting up to 40 pounds.
Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license to carry out the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

Prepare proteins, fruits, vegetables, and other food using standard recipes, and work with the manager to plan production.
Maintain records of portions prepared, utilized, and left over.
Store and utilize leftovers properly.
Provide kitchen oversight in the manager’s absence.
Clean utensils and equipment used.
Operate equipment such as convection or deck ovens, steam-jacketed kettles, compartment steamers, mixers, slicers, and food cutters effectively.
Prepare food in a timely manner to ensure optimal quality at service time.
Oversee food utilization during serving to ensure sufficient food is prepared and quality standards are met and maintained.
Maintain pleasant work relations.
Attend training classes and workshops.
Train others in the kitchen on proper food production methods.
Suggest means of improving quality.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Supervise employees who assist with food preparation.