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KitchenAssistant
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“Kitchen Assistant. Skills: Food preparation, Food safety, Customer service. Assist in set up and cleanup of serving. Perform dishwashing”
Industry & Context.
Standing or walking 95% of work day, Occasional overhead lifting, Occasional climbing and balancing, Repetitive motions, Fast repeated movements, Use step stool, Willing to 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, Observes all District policies and procedures, Organizational and time management skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English, Read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
What You'll Do.
Assist in set up and cleanup of serving
Sanitize 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 and record cooking temperatures
Take and record serving temperatures
Follow menu instructions
Follow recipe instructions
Understand preparation regulations
Understand proper food temperatures
Understand portion sizes
Assist in unloading food items
Store food items properly
Learn Point of Sale system
Operate Point of Sale system
Reconcile monies daily
Ensure accuracy of monies
Create positive relationships with community
Create positive relationships with staff
Create positive relationships with students
Create positive relationships with parents
Focus on customer service
Work with a wide variety of people
Cooperate with others
Communicate effectively in writing
Communicate effectively verbally
Communicate via electronic mail
Communicate via computers
Maintain confidentiality of student information
Participate in training
Lead training for staff
Complete USDA training hours
Pursue regulatory changes
Provide sustainable solutions
Perform other related duties
Travel to multiple schools
Flexibility in work schedule
Meet demands of kitchen sites
Assist in meal preparation
Assist in meal service
Ensure compliance with department regulations
Wash fresh vegetables
Clean fresh vegetables
Peel fresh vegetables
Chop fresh vegetables
Follow standard recipe
Follow proper portion sizes
Follow verbal instructions
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
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Electronic mail; Computer 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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