Child and Youth Program Food Service Worker

Overview

The Child and Youth Program (CYP) Food Service Worker performs a variety of food preparation and food service tasks for the CYP. This position is located in a Child Development Center (CDC) but may assist with food preparation for the School Age Care (SAC) Program.

• Prepare and serve meals for CYP programs in accordance with safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist with food preparation and kitchen tasks for the CDC and, when needed, for the SAC Program.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, equipment, and utensils; follow proper cleaning procedures to prevent contamination.
• Assist in the preparation of recipes and portioning according to serving size requirements.

• Knowledge and understanding of food handling techniques, personal hygiene standards, and safe work procedures.
• Knowledge of techniques for measuring ingredients and basic understanding of recipe construction.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic to determine quantities and servings.
• Working knowledge of diet principles and sanitation standards to prevent contamination.
• Ability to clean equipment previously used for raw food and use chemical sanitizers or maintain proper water temperature when cleaning dishes.
• Skill to perform tasks involving several procedures and to overcome practical production problems, evaluate final food products, and initiate corrective action when needed.
• Skill to develop standardized recipes for quantity cooking and to adjust recipes based on equipment capacity and serving requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with strong interpersonal skills.