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KitchenAssistant
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Kitchen Assistant. Skills: Food preparation, Customer service, Sanitation standards. Assist in daily preparation of school lunch program. Develop community relations”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure accuracy of monies daily
Industry & Context.
Frequent standing, Frequent reaching, Frequent lifting, Occasional overhead lifting, Frequent bending, Frequent kneeling, Frequent stooping, Frequent squatting, Frequent climbing, Frequent pushing, Frequent twisting, Frequent pulling, Occasional balancing, Repetitive motions, Fast repeated movements, Travel to multiple schools, Flexibility in work schedule
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School or Equivalent, Ability to lift 40 lbs, Standing or walking 95% of the work day, Repetitive motions, Use both hands to grasp, Learn and Operate Point of Sale system, Reconcile monies daily, Focus on customer service, Pleasant, cooperative, Work with a wide variety of people, Flexibility in learning new concepts, Cooperates with others, Adapts to a variety of assignments, Communicates effectively in written and verbal form, Maintains confidentiality of all student information, Annually complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours, Actively pursues upcoming regulatory changes, Provides sustainable solutions, Willing to travel to multiple schools, Flexibility in work schedule
Nice to Have
May lead training for other kitchen staff members
What You'll Do.
Assist in daily preparation of school lunch program
Develop community relations
Promote community relations
Assist in set up of serving areas
Assist in cleanup of serving areas
Sanitation of work stations
Follow HACCP standards
Use kitchen equipment properly
Clean equipment properly
Follow safety precautions
Comply with school food regulations
Ensure health department sanitation standards
Take food temperatures
Record food temperatures
Follow menu instructions
Follow recipe instructions
Understand preparation regulations
Understand food temperatures
Understand appearance regulations
Understand portion size regulations
Assist in unloading food items
Assist in storage of food items
Learn Point of Sale system
Operate Point of Sale system
Reconcile monies daily
Ensure accuracy of monies
Create positive relationships
Assist in preparation of meals
Assist in service of meals
Assist in sale of meals
Ensure compliance with department regulations
Follow standard recipe
Follow proper portion sizes
Follow verbal instructions
Perform other related duties
Travel to multiple schools
Meet demands of kitchen sites
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with stakeholders; Work with Nutrition Services staff; Work with school staff; Work with students; Work with parents; Work with other kitchen staff members
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
## Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out. _REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!_ ## **Job Posting Title:** Kitchen Assistant ## Job Description: Responsible for providing assistance in the daily preparation of the school lunch program. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: \- Frequent standing, reaching, lifting (including occasional overhead lifting), bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, climbing, pushing, twisting, and pulling items weighing 40 lbs or less. Standing or walking 95% of the work day \- Occasional climbing and balancing using step stool \- Repetitive motions including lifting, keypad entry, chopping, filling and sealing packaging. Make fast repeated movements of fingers, hands and wrists. \- Use both hands to grasp, grip, move or operate objects or equipment ## Position Specific Information (if Applicable): ## Responsibilities: Assist in the proper set up and cleanup of serving areas for timely service to students, including dishwashing and proper sanitation of work stations. Follows and understands all HACCP standards. Uses all kitchen equipment properly. Cleans equipment properly and follows all safety precautions. Serve meals daily while complying with all school food regulations and ensure health department sanitation standards. This includes ensuring the proper cooking and serving temperatures of foods are taken and recorded as required by HACCP standards. Independently follows menu and recipe instructions. Must produce and understand the regulations regardi
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