Food Service Worker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Must be ServSafe certified, or obtain certification within 30 days of hire
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects
• Knowledge of food service set-up and temperature requirements
• Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
• Able to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies
• Able to lift, carry, and push supplies and heavy boxes

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing breakfast, lunch and snack meals in accordance with the National School Lunch Program, as well as CACPS guidelines
• Follow all regulations, policies, and procedures regarding food handling, personal hygiene, safety, and proper sanitation as directed by the Department of Health and the Food Services Director
• Operate dishwasher and dispose of trash; sweep and mop kitchen areas and ensure constant cleanliness of floors, tables, and kitchen equipment
• Operate, maintain, and/or clean food service equipment including temperature controlled storage units, dry storage containers, steamers, oven, meat slicers, knives, pots, pans, floor, wall, and outside areas
• Attend to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detect and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or unusual conditions
• Complete Production Records, including documentation of food temperatures as well as all coolers
• Inspect all delivered items to ensure that they are of high quality and proper temperature for storage
• Review all invoiced items delivered to ensure that all items have been received
• Maintain entire kitchen in the absence of the Food Services Director
• Transport food, dishes, trays, and utensils from kitchens and storage to serving sites either by carrying or by utilizing a cart
• Provide guidance and training to other employees and volunteers performing related work
• Serve student breakfast and lunch daily
• Maintain inventories as needed and report immediately when items are low
• Direct all questions to the Food Services Director or Food Services Supervisor
• Perform other duties that may be assigned to you by the Head of School, or Director of Operations