Foodservice Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description:

Assumes responsibility for preparing and serving quality foods in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, cooperation, and friendliness and in a manner that maintains food safety and sanitation requirements. Performs regularly assigned tasks, as well as other duties assigned by Foodservice Manager.

Core Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Completes assigned breakfast and lunch preparation tasks in designated work areas.

2. Follows standardized recipes and reports discrepancies to Foodservice Manager.

3. Operates foodservice equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

4. Maintains a clean and orderly work station.

5. Takes food temperatures as required and records readings on the appropriate forms.

6. Maintains record of foods prepared, used, leftover and discarded and records information on the appropriate forms.

7. Follows standards of food safety in preparing and storing foods. Dates new items received and rotates existing stock to insure it is used first.

8. Assists Foodservice Manager in receiving food and supply deliveries.

9. Assists Foodservice Manager in organizing food and supplies on carts for future use.

10. Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment used in completion of duties.

11. Assists in conducting food, supply, and equipment inventories.

Additional duties:

1. Arranges and organizes assigned service area per approved diagrams, procedures or directions.

2. Serves correct portions of food in specified dishes using standardized portion utensils.

3. Monitors self-service areas and replenishes food and supplies as required.

4. Follows standards to check temperatures of foods and equipment.

5. Practices approved standards of customer service – speaking and smiling to customers and answering or referring their questions.

6. Reports student discipline problems to the Foodservice Manager or to the appropriate school staff member.

7. Cleans and sanitizes assigned service areas before, during, and after meal service.

Requirements:

Must have HS Diploma

Mut have food service experience

Must pass background check