Substitute

Nutri-Serve Food Management (Metz Culinary Management)•Commercial Township, NJ
•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute 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 position requires teamwork across meal preparation, service, and cleanup. It is performed in an indoor kitchen environment, with shifts usually lasting 2–4 hours, sometimes longer.

Requirements

  • Must 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 and for the entire shift, twist, bend, and move freely, and lift up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Assist with meal preparation and cafeteria setup, including preparing daily menus, setting up serving supplies and snacks, checking food shipments against orders, and helping determine daily preparation quantities.
  • Serve students nutritious meals in a friendly manner, working in the kitchen and on the register as assigned and following portion sizes specified on the production sheet.
  • Maintain cafeteria cleanliness by cleaning the serving line between lunch periods, replenishing it, checking with the Kitchen Manager about leftover storage, and cleaning and sanitizing the work area at the end of the day.
  • Complete records and administrative tasks accurately and on time, including entering prepayments and sales, posting and verifying deposits, backing up the computer, and completing applicable Point of Sale records and reports.
  • Help communicate with parents about student account questions by phone, letter, or in person.
  • Assist with inventory, ordering, order forms, and completion of the daily production sheet.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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