Kitchen Assistant - UHMS - JOB ID# 14115

Kitchen Assistant

Position Purpose: Under the direction of the CREC - UHMS School Principal and Kitchen Manager. The kitchen assistant will assist in the daily preparation, serving, accounting and the clean-up of any part of breakfast or lunch service provided at the food service site. Assignments vary on a daily basis as the menu changes or as required by the activity at the food service location assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists in the preparation of all lunches, breakfasts, adult meals, catering activities and a la carte meal items.
• Operates safely and efficiently all Food Service equipment in the kitchen to which he/she is assigned.
• Assists in the service of meals to students and adults.
• Instructs and interacts with other full-time and part time food service workers.
• Cleans the kitchen, related areas and equipment - such as sweeping the kitchen floor, washing and drying counters, pots, pans, utensils and equipment.
• Assists in providing a catering type service to school and community groups, as required.
• Maintains production and service records related to his/her work as required by the supervisor.
• Provides cashiering services on a student or adult line, as needed.
• May supervise students in the feeding area, as needed.

Additional Duties: Additional duties as directed by supervisor

Equipment: Experience using kitchen equipment, i.e. ovens, toasters, slicing machines, cash registers

Travel Requirements: Travel not required unless directed by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Successful completion of a probationary work period.
• Must be able to sometimes lift/move heavy boxes & materials.
• Experience in quantity food production, a related commercial restaurant experience or a combination of both is desirable.
• Knowledge in the use of food service equipment in a safe and efficient manner. (desirable)
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and effectively communicate verbally and in writing with supervisor and other department employees.
• Demonstrate the ability to deal effectively and courteously with students, food service department staff and school personnel.
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of safe food handling principles as well as personal hygiene.
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of quantity food production. (desirable)

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards: Ability to stand on feet for period of time

Qualifications Profile: High school diploma and previous food service experience required Food Protection Certification Program (ServSafe)/Certified Food Protection Manager desirable. Nutrikids System a plus, but not required FLSA Status : Non-exempt