Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant - Responsible for providing assistance in the daily preparation of the school lunch program.

• Assist in the proper set up and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students, including dishwashing and proper sanitation of work stations.
• Follow and understand all HACCP standards. Use all kitchen equipment properly. Clean equipment properly and follow all safety precautions.
• Serve meals daily while complying with all school food regulations and ensure health department sanitation standards. Ensure proper cooking and serving temperatures of foods are taken and recorded as required by HACCP standards.
• Independently follow menu and recipe instructions. Must produce and understand the regulations regarding preparation, proper food temperatures, appearance and portion sizes.
• Assist in unloading and proper storage of delivered food items.
• Learn and operate Point of Sale system and reconcile monies daily to ensure accuracy.
• Pursue opportunities to create positive relationships with the surrounding community, including other Nutrition Services staff, school staff, students and parents.
• Must have a focus on customer service. Must be pleasant, cooperative and able to work with a wide variety of people.
• Flexibility in learning new concepts, cooperate with others, and adapt to a variety of assignments and conditions.
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form, including electronic mail and computers.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information.
• Participate in training to include PGI Classes. May lead training for other kitchen staff members.
• Must annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, as required by position category.
• Actively pursue upcoming regulatory changes and provide sustainable solutions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Willing to travel to multiple schools based on the needs of sites, if requested.
• Flexibility in work schedule to meet the demands of the kitchen sites.
• Assist in the preparation, service, and sale of meals ensuring compliance with department regulations.

• Education:
  
  High School or Equivalent.
• Skills:
  
  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes;
  Effective oral and written communication skills;
  Maintains a generally positive attitude;
  Observes all District policies and procedures;
  Strong organizational and time management skills;
  Verbal and written communication skills in English;
  Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.
• HACCP Standards knowledge.
• Point of Sale system operation and reconciliation.
• Proficiency in food safety, sanitation, and recipe following.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 40 lbs or less.
• Flexibility to work a 20 FTE schedule and accommodate multiple school sites.

• Health, vision, dental, HSA, FSA.
• District paid and voluntary additional supplemental life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
• Time Off Plans:
  Paid sick and personal time.