Food Service Assistant - Part-time (Westover Hills Elementary)

Food Service AssistantThis is a part-time position: 5.5 hours/day and 5 days/weekGrade Level/Terms of Employment: Non-contract / 183 DaysFLSA Status: Non-ExemptWork Location: Westover Hills Elementary SchoolImmediate Supervisor: Assigned Cafeteria Manager and/or Area SupervisorGeneral Description:The Food Service Assistant is responsible for preparing and serving meals in a school kitchen, which is in a warm environment.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Prepares garnishes and serves food items as required to ensure quality, quantity, flavor, and merchandising guidelines.Follows USDA state and local guidelines in the performance of duties serving food on the line.Receives and stores food in the stockroom, freezers, and refrigerators.Cleans work surface, eating and food preparation area to include tables, counters, floors, ceilings, walls, sinks, bins, ovens, freezers, refrigerators, slicers, and all other fixtures as required.Maintains proper sanitary conditions as required by health and safety standards.Washes pots, pans, kettles, and other cooking utensils.Assists in the estimating, ordering, receiving, and stocking of food supplies.Performs other related duties, as assigned.Qualifications:High school education or equivalent.A minimum of six months of experience in the preparation of food and serving for the school cafeteria is preferred.Must have the ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.Must be able to complete simple math calculations and read and write complete sentences.Must have some skill in the use of standardized and specialized kitchen utensils and equipment.Must have the ability to work independently and as a team player implementing effective decision-making skills toward the completion of a task.Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students, and school staff.Must have the ability to work efficiently under pressure and complete multiple preparation deadlines.Must have the ability to work in refrigerators and freezers for a short period of time.Excellent customer service skills are required.Must have the ability to work your assigned schedule daily, and reliably.Must have the ability to learn and follow the State Health Department sanitation guidelines and those set forth by Richmond Public Schools School Nutrition Services Department.Must be able to lift 50 lbs. periodically, carry food stock weighing 20 lbs. frequently, and stand for extended periods of time.Bilingual skills including Spanish are a plus.How To Apply: All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access the website at upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript, and license if applicable. Three references names and contact information will be required at the time of application submission. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.