Food Service Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Food Service Assistant (FT)

POSITION SUMMARY

• The food service assistant ensures that food is prepared in a manner, which is nutritious, safe, properly flavored and in compliance with District, USDA, and accrediting agency standards for quality.

OVERVIEW

QUALIFICATIONS

A. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

B. Education

C. Licensure

D. Experience

E. Interpersonal skills

F. Essential technical / motor skills

G. Essential physical requirements

H. Essential mental requirements

I. Essential sensory requirements

J. Other

K. Equipment used

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

A. Exposure to hazards (body fluid exposure level)

B. Age of Patient Populations Served

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

o Using recipes : cooks and prepares various entrees, vegetables, sandwiches, and other menu items.

o Communicates and coordinates daily with Director on strategies to accomplish production and maintain quality standards.

o Assists Director in maintaining accurate daily production records.

o May operate cash register / point of sale devise during serving periods as needed.

o Collects, records, and reports quantities used, amounts produced, amounts left over and meal counts accurately.

o Offers and serves correct portions

o Cleans and restocks work area throughout the day. Maintains standards for sanitation and cleanliness by following standards for “clean as you go” and scheduled routine cleaning. Cleaning duties may include, but are not limited to : equipment, utensils, serving area, dining area, floors, walls, baseboards, and storage areas.

o Assists in proper labeling, dating, and rotation of product in dry storage, coolers and freezers.

o Assists in maintaining organized storage of dry goods, refrigerated and frozen products.

o Assists Director in accurate counting of food and supplies for inventories.

o Assists in the cooking, preparation and service of food for special events when required.

o Attends training and development classes and work site meetings as required by the Food Service Director, the Director of Nutrition Services, and the District Administrators.

o Assists in the cross training of employees as required by Food Service Director, Director of Nutrition Services or school administration.

o Follows safety and sanitation guidelines