Food Preparation Technician

Please note:

all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

The Arkansas State University Programs for Children and Families in the Delta project was designed to serve children and families living in one of state’s most impoverished regions by providing high quality early learning experiences for at-risk children. We are in need of additional full time kitchen staff to prepare meals to meet the needs of our growing campus center.

• Monitors cooking of foodstuffs, according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served
• Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Cleans, cuts, and cooks meat, fish, and poultry, as necessary
• Compiles and maintains records of food use and expenditures
• Requisition s of food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances based on estimates of future needs
• Apportions and serves food as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of the preparation, service, and storage of foodstuffs.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety requirements of a food service facility.
• Ability to prepare and serve food.
• Ability to clean utensils and equipment used in food preparation.
• Ability to use knives, choppers, peelers, and other sharp food production equipment.

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 5:00 p.m.
• Additional hours as requested and/or needed
• Regular and reliable attendance

A-State participates in E-Verify.

The formal education equivalent of a High School Diploma