Pediatric Culinary Tech- Feeding Program

Job Title

16 hours a week with availability to pick up additional hours (up to 40hrs)

Job Description Summary

Prepares regular and special diet hot and cold food items under the direction of the Chef and Nutrition Services Production Coordinator. Pre-prepares food items according to production sheets and established recipes.

Essential Functions

• Prepares ingredients for the hot production by assembling ingredients.
• Follows proper food handling techniques according to HACCP and local agencies.
• Serves as a quality assurance control point for every aspect of the production program.
• Adheres to Customer Service Performance expectations. Takes ownership of customer satisfaction, both internal and external customers.
• Assists in creating special preparations and presentations for catered events as needed.
• Trains new staff. Acts as a coordinator in absence of Manager/Coordinator.

Education Requirement

High School Graduate or equivalent, required.

Skills

Ability to measure accurately and perform basic math skills.

Familiarity with personal computer and nutrition-related software strongly preferred.

Skill in proper operation of food production equipment (ovens, vertical cutter mixer, etc).

Effective verbal communication skills required in interactions with department staff.

Experience

Two years of experience as a full service restaurant line cook, caterer or room service cook, required.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Color vision, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Sitting

FREQUENTLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Hearing acuity, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder

CONTINUOUSLY: Bend/twist, Depth perception, Electricity, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Power Tools, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing Far/near, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified)

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet