Food Service Associate

JOB SUMMARY

This position reports directly to the Food Service Manager. The Food Service Assistant assists in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals; cleaning of equipment and kitchen; and delivery of meals to rooms.

• Prepare food and serve it in a timely manner
• Maintain the kitchen in a sanitary condition at all times
• Adhere to all USDA guidelines as it relates to food preparation
• Adhere to all County Regulations as it relates to facility cleanliness and maintenance

• Assist in the preparation of various types of food as directed by the Manager
• Perform skilled cooking tasks
• Clean kitchen equipment
• Responsible for appropriate distribution of food to classes
• Wash dishes as required
• Open to new ideas in cooking and actively involved in upgrading the food with regard to taste, appearance, and nutritional value
• May act as lead in absence of Food Service Manager.
• Serves the children as required.
• Plans and implements menus according to published guidelines in conjunction with the Food Service Manager.
• Receives and stores foods upon delivery.
• Assist with record keeping as required.
• Assist with other center duties as assigned to include restocking paper towels, tissue and some light mopping.

• Positively project the organization, goals, philosophies, and policies to Customers, Associates and the community.
• Model flexibility and an openness to changed in kitchen operation.
• Meet all training requirements.

• One year experience in a school lunch room or similar operation
• Must possess a CPR/First Aid certificate or obtain one within 3 months.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of preparation methods, food storage procedures
• Must maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or stack objects not to exceed 25 lbs

• Warm personality and an accepting attitude toward young children and parents.
• A keen desire to work with children.
• Ability and willingness to work with numerous interruptions and distractions.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with others demonstrating tact, diplomacy and sensitivity to their concerns
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other staff members
• Sound literacy and numeracy skills.
• Alert, observant, active and able to use judgement and initiative.
• Ability to lift equipment.

Our Mission

To Educate & Train Young Children Academically, Spiritually, Mentally & Socially

We believe in aggressively preparing our children for each level of development. We use developmentally appropriate practices while building self-esteem, self-help skills, and confidence in a nurturing and loving environment.

We believe that the classroom is a mini-society and that teaching should help children establish the skills and talents necessary to reach his/her fullest potential; while feeling loved and secure. Excell Preparatory Center provides various avenues for each child's future success in the larger, high-tech, international society. Our teaching reflects a high regard for each child's uniqueness, with respect and understanding of societal and cultural diversity.

We provide a sensitive, caring, professionally trained staff, dedicated to working in partnership with parents and families.