Substitute

Metz Culinary Management • Brigantine, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker prepares and serves students attractive, nutritious meals in a friendly, efficient, and clean atmosphere and maintains related paperwork accurately and completely. The role requires teamwork across food preparation, service, and cleanup. The position is performed in an indoor kitchen environment, with shifts usually lasting 2–4 hours and sometimes longer. The worker must stand for the entire shift and may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, wet or humid conditions, and extreme cold. The company may modify requirements to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The role is at will; the company may add or change duties at any time.

Requirements

• Pass the state-required background check and fingerprinting to work in New Jersey schools.
• Excellent customer service skills and a positive approach.
• Patience and the ability to maintain a caring attitude toward children.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interact successfully with customers and Nutri-Serve employees.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, twist, bend, and move freely, and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift, usually 2–4 hours and sometimes longer.

Nice To Haves

• Previous food service experience is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of food preparation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and cafeteria setup, including checking daily assignments with the Kitchen Manager, helping prepare daily menus, setting up serving supplies and snacks, verifying food shipments before signing invoices, and helping determine food quantities.
• Serve students nutritious, attractive meals in a friendly manner, working in the kitchen and on the register as assigned and using portion sizes specified on the production sheet.
• Promote positive customer service and a friendly atmosphere.
• Keep the cafeteria clean by maintaining and replenishing the serving line, checking with the Kitchen Manager about leftover storage, and cleaning and sanitizing the work area at the end of each day.
• Accurately and promptly complete records and administrative tasks, including entering prepayments and daily sales, posting and verifying deposits, backing up the computer, and maintaining student Point of Sale records and reports when applicable.
• Communicate with parents about student account questions by phone, letter, or in person, as needed.
• Assist with inventory and ordering, complete order forms, and provide them to the Kitchen Manager in a timely manner.
• Assist in completing the daily production sheet.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed