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KitchenAssistant
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“Kitchen Assistant. Skills: Food preparation, Food sanitation, Customer service. Assist in set up and cleanup of serving. Serve meals daily”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure timely service to students; Ensure health department sanitation standards; Ensure accuracy of monies reconciled
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, Standing or walking 95%, Occasional climbing step stool, Occasional balancing step stool, Repetitive motions, Fast repeated movements, Use both hands, Travel to multiple schools, Flexibility in work schedule
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School or Equivalent, Ability to work collaboratively, Effective oral and written communication skills, Organizational and time management skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English, Ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions, Follows and understands all HACCP standards, Uses all kitchen equipment properly, Cleans equipment properly, Follows all safety precautions, Serve meals daily, Comply with all school food regulations, Ensure health department sanitation standards, Take and record proper cooking and serving temperatures, Independently follows menu and recipe instructions, Produce and understand regulations regarding preparation, proper food temperatures, appearance and portion sizes, Assist in unloading and proper storage of delivered food items, Learn and Operate Point of Sale system, Reconcile monies daily, Focus on customer service, Pleasant, cooperative, Able to work with a wide variety of people, Flexibility in learning new concepts, Cooperates with others, Adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions, Communicates effectively in both written and verbal form, Maintains confidentiality of all student information, Participate in training, Complete all USDA Mandatory Professional Standards training hours annually, Actively pursues upcoming regulatory changes, Provides sustainable solutions, Perform other related duties as assigned or requested, Willing to travel to multiple schools, Flexibility in work schedule, Assist in preparation, service, and sale of meals, Ensure compliance with department regulations, Preparation of meals can include washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting and chopping fresh fruits, vegetables and meat items, Follow standard recipe, proper portion sizes and verbal instructions
Nice to Have
May lead training for other kitchen staff members
What You'll Do.
Assist in set up and cleanup of serving
Clean equipment properly
Assist in unloading and storage of delivered food
Operate Point of Sale system
Reconcile monies daily
Create positive relationships with community
Wash fruits and vegetables
Clean fruits and vegetables
Peel fruits and vegetables
Follow standard recipe instructions
Follow verbal instructions
Participate in training
Complete USDA training hours
Pursue regulatory changes
Provide sustainable solutions
Perform other related duties
Travel to multiple schools
Meet demands of kitchen sites
Assist in preparation of meals
Assist in service of meals
Assist in sale of meals
Ensure compliance with department regulations
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 a variety of people
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Electronic mail
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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