Temp: School Nutrition Apprenticeship

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Annapolis, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

All applicants for this position must have been PRE-SCREENED and INVITED to apply for the position prior to visiting this site to fill out this application. This position is designed for AACPS high school students who have been recruited to participate in the apprenticeship program. Please DO NOT apply for this position unless you have been invited you to apply. JOB SUMMARY A youth apprenticeship for high school students to gain experience in the field of school nutrition. Apprentices will assist in performing the preparation, cooking and serving of a variety of food to students at schools, learn about ordering food, accounting and in the cleaning of equipment and facilities. Must be capable of performing any and all of the listed duties, individually or independently which may vary based upon their work location/assignment and available staffing. Additional Work Days/Hours Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed: Summer hours

Requirements

Must be a students at an AACPS high school required.
Demonstrates sound decision making and problem solving techniques.
Ability to maintain harmonious relations with other employees, students, school staff, and volunteers.
Ability to learn prescribed food preparation methods and school cafeteria operations.
Ability to perform work requiring sustained physical effort, lifting objects independently, and continuous standing.
Ability to complete all tasks despite frequent interruptions, and with limited supervision.
Ability to accept changes in responsibilities and incorporate new goals into the kitchen operation.
Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Responsibilities

Adheres to all U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines established for the Child Nutrition Program and all AACPS policies and procedures and division standard operating procedures.
Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of foods.
Assures that standardized recipes, portion controls and procedures are followed at all times.
Operates all kitchen equipment as instructed.
Arranges serving lines with foods, beverages, serving utensils and other items.
Replenishes all items during meal service.
Serves food to students and adults, maintaining correct portioning and high food quality standards.
Plates meals only as customer is served.
Participates in approved cleaning and safety practices to insure that sanitary and safe conditions are maintained.
Adheres to sanitation standards as outlined in COMAR.
Stores food and supplies in accordance with instructions and assists in taking inventory.
Performs cashier duties, accounts for all meals served, and completes necessary records, as assigned.
Records information accurately, as assigned.
Maintains daily food and milk inventories.
Completes all mandatory AACPS trainings
Performs all work responsibilities utilizing appropriate safety practices.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.