Cafeteria Cook Helper

Cook Helper

Reports to the Food Service Manager. Assists the Cook in the preparation of meals and general kitchen and dining area sanitation.

Essential Functions

Ensures serving counters stocked with salads, desserts, and other foods.

Replenishes napkin dispensers, plate racks, silverware racks, salt and pepper shakers, condiments, etc.

Makes coffee, tea, and other beverages.

Assists in the preparation of other foods under the direction of a Cook.

Sets up cafeteria lines and serves meals on the line.

Assists in the storage and inventory of supplies and transfers food ingredients from the storage area to the cooking area.

Cleans the food service area, tables, kitchen equipment, and appliances and ensures proper floor care.

Assists in washing dishes/utensils; stores them in an orderly fashion.

Supervises students assigned to assist in any of the above duties under the direction of the Cook or Food Service Supervisor.

Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.

Acts as a responsible custodian for the assigned center property.

Reports violations of unethical behavior.

Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and reduction of waste.

Identifies and reports on environmental health and safety concerns found in the Food Service Department.

Able to maintain a 75% or higher on the employee scorecard.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Education & Experience

Six months of food services or custodial experience

Cafeteria/kitchen experience

Certifications/Competencies

Valid food handler's permit in the center's state

Positive, quality customer service to students, staff, and other center customers

Ability to assist in programs and activities held in the cafeteria

Ability to promote the Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Computer proficiency

Minimum Eligibility Qualifications

If the position requires driving, a valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required

I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the United States

Successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check and drug test.

Dynamic Educational Systems, Inc.