Cafe Associate

Job TitleSchedule: Monday - Friday 9:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.QualificationsHigh school diplomaPhysical ability to perform job dutiesMust have great attendance recordAbility to follow oral and written instructionsKnowledge and ability to operate kitchen equipment in an institutional settingBasic knowledge of kitchen sanitation procedures in a school, institution or commercial businessPrefer previous experience in quantity food production in a school, institution or commercial businessPrefer previous experience operating a cash register or point of sale systemKnowledge of basic computer skillsMust sign a Confidentiality AgreementMust sign a Technology AgreementMust be available and able to perform job dutiesMust have an excellent work recordDescriptionRequires completion of a Serv Safe Certification within 90 days of hireSubmits food, beverage and supply orders in a timely manner to the kitchen manager or cookInventories food and supplies to determine product usageChecks food shipments, verifying invoices or delivery tickets. Stores food and supplies following the Oakland Co. Health Dept / USDA guidelinesHeats food and prepares side dishes according to planned menus; tests food for quality in flavor and appearance prior to servingServes proper food portions based on USDA guidelines for breakfast and lunchRecords required temperatures of freezers, coolers, cold and hot foodOperates and maintains kitchen equipmentMaintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen and serving area as set forth by SHA/MIOSHA and HACCPCollects and records daily account deposits and food orders using a computerized system and secures daily deposit.Communicates with students, parents and building staff with any changes or concerns pertaining to food service; promotes a positive work environment.Trains food service staff to efficiently learn other tasks in the kitchenPerforms daily cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, pots, pans, utensils and work areasCompletes daily food production records, temperature logs and other reports as required by the Oakland Co. Health Dept. USDA and MDEReports problems or accidents immediately to the manager or cook; building principal and the food service directorPresent and conducts his/herself in a professional manner, clean and neat in appearanceEnsures strict confidentialitySecures the kitchen at the end of the dayAttends professional development workshops or classes to keep current on food service trends and regulationsOther duties as assigned by the Food Service Director, kitchen manager, cook or building principalAdditional information and understanding of this position: While performing job duties, you may possibly work in very warm or cold temperatures, loud noise level; occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces, stand for long periods of time. Other physical requirements of the job are pushing and lifting heavy cases of food, bending and reaching.Application Process: Internal candidates: Interested internal candidates should complete an online internal application.External candidates: Interested and qualified external candidates must complete an online application.Please note: mailed, faxed or emailed letters of interest and resumes will not be accepted.Lake Orion Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, national origin, religion, age, height, weight, marital status or otherwise qualified handicapped individuals with respect to District educational programs, activities and employment practices.