Summary of Position:

Provide support to the food services department at assigned location with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food to students and other personnel while maintaining safe and sanitary conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes, production records and Kitchen Lead, General Manager of Food Service, and/or other on-site/visiting Management instruction.


• Serves meals to students, staff, parents, etc. and ensures lines are stocked.


• Ensures quality of prepared food based on SFE standards and mandated health standards.


• Maintains equipment, serving utensils, storage areas, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition.


• Inventories food, condiments, supplies, etc.


• Assist with receiving, checking temperatures, and putting away deliveries.


• Ensure kitchen is sanitary at end of the day to include but not limited to dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing work/prep/serving stations, dusting, etc.


• Merchandises food and beverage items according to SFE standards.


• Follows all safety protocols.


• Cross train in all roles of the cafeteria and fill in when needed to ensure staff coverage and smooth service (i.e. cashiering).


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to safely and properly operate equipment found in commercial kitchens


• Ability to adhere to safety practices


• Ability to read and follow recipes (multi-step written and oral instructions)


• Possess basic cooking and cleaning skills


• Sensitivity and respect for people of various backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and socio-economic situations


• Must be able to obtain a food handler’s card within 2 weeks of hire as well as successful completion of background check/clearance if applicable

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English and/or dominate language at the school


• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)


• Be physically able to lift, reach, bend and stoop frequently as well as lift up to 40 pounds


• Be able to work in some temperature extremes (i.e. freezer, walk-in coolers)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program