Food Service Assistant

EOE Statement Our agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Description Salary $16.25 - $17.00/hour Job Description The Food Service Assistant perfoms a variety of routine food preparation duties such as serving and storing meals and maintaining food prepaeration areas in accordance with state and county health codes. This is a part-time, 25 hours per week position (Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm) Essential Functions Serve school breakfast and lunch and prepare pre-determined portion measurements Ensure menu items are prepared in correct quantities and meet nutritional requirements Maintain cafeteria and serving areas in a satisfactory condition Clean kitchen and working areas at the beginning and end of the shifts and throughout the day. Store prepared food and serve food to students during meal/snack times. Ensure food preperation and handling guidelines are observed to prevent foodborne and other illnesses. Help clear soiled trays Assist management in simple inventory counts, ordering, and similar information. Help maintain kitchen area in accordance with NY state and Cayuga County Health Departments requirements Supervisory Duties None. Other Duties Perform all other duties as assigned by the Child Care Director. Position Requirements Education & Experience High school diploma or GED required. Clearance from the NYS Office of Children's and Family Services (OCFS) which includes NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Statewide Central Register Database Check, NYS Justice Center and Fingerprinting required. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Customer and service oritentation skills Active listening and verbal communication skills Ability to listen to and follow directions Ability to follow safety rules and guidelines Physical Demands & Work Enviroment Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently throughout the day Ability to react quickly, which may include but is not limited to stooping, bending, sitting, standing, stretching, walking and running. Ability to stand for long periods of time Location Gavras Center - Children's Program Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time Shift -not applicable- Category Operations Number of Openings 1 Position Food Service Assistant Division E. John Gavras Center Req Number OPE-26-00025 This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Cerebral Palsy Association of Cayuga County, Inc., dba. E. John Gavras Center