Location: Texarkana,TX, USA
TITLE: FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT
QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. and two years
food service experience. Licenses and other requirements: must hold a current food safety certificate i.e., ServSafe, or be able to complete training course for certification within three months of employment.
REPORTS TO: Campus Food Service Manager (Manager)
JOB GOALS: Under the direction of the Manager; plan, organize and lead food service
operation at an assigned school site; train, assign and provide work direction to assigned
personnel.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBLILTIES:
* Assists the manager in leading the food service operations at assigned school site, assures the serving and storage of food is in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.
* Oversees serving of meals to students, teachers and other staff; participates in food serving and preparation as needed; assures compliance with serving size requirements.
* Assures proper cleanliness and maintenance of equipment and supplies used in the cafeteria; assures compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.
* Prepares and maintains a variety of reports and records including inventory, and
production sheets.
* Estimates food quantities, equipment and supplies needed; Assist Manager in receiving, inspecting, verifying and accepting delivery of food and supplies; utilizes proper methods of storing foods.
* Confers with the Manager regarding cafeteria needs, conditions and menu changes.
* Operates a variety of equipment and machines used in school cafeteria, including computer terminal, slicer, chopper, mixer, oven and others as required.
* Attends meetings related to food service operations and activities.
* Assists in assuring accuracy of daily cash receipts; counts and wraps money; prepares bank deposits; prepares daily report of meals served.
* Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.
* Adheres to the appropriate code of ethics.
* Performs other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Manager or Food Service Director.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
* Basic operations of a school cafeteria.
* Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storing.
* Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
* Methods of computing food quantities required by weekly or monthly menus.
* Sanitation and safety practices related to transporting and serving food and principles of nutrition.
* Record-keeping techniques.
* Principles of training and providing work direction.
* Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
* Plan, organize and assist the manager in the food service operation at an assigned school site.
* Estimate food quantities and requisition proper amounts for economical food service.
* Prepare nutritious and appetizing food in quantity as necessary.
* Operate standard cafeteria equipment and appliances and lift heavy objects.
* Maintain records and prepare reports.
* Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
* Understand and follow oral and written directions.
* Work independently with little direction.
* Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
* Meet schedule and time lines.
* Train and provide work direction to others.
* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
* Requires walking, standing, and stooping.
* Routinely lifts up to 50 pounds.
* Works in a well-lighted, temperature-controlled environment.
* May be exposed to cuts and burns.
* Subject to extreme temperature variations.
I understand that 100% of my salary is paid through Fund 240.