Part Time Food Service Assistant - International Village Center
16 days ago
Atlanta
Job Description OFFICIAL TITLE: Part time Food Service Assistant SUPERVISOR: Center Director SALARY RANGE: In accordance with Sheltering Arms Salary Schedules TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Part time-school year, (dependent on organizational needs) SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The PT Food Service Assistant is responsible for assisting the Food Service Manager in all areas of Food Service, including meal preparation, record keeping and sanitation. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (Asterisk for essential job duties.) Provides Nutritious Meals • Work with Food Service Manager to prepare nutritious breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack., • Assist with preparing at least one baked snack each week., • Assist with preparing at least one fresh fruit or vegetable each day., • Follow menus and production records unless a substitution has been approved., • Follow planned menu cycle., • Transport meals to other centers if needed., • Assist with preparing foods which meet special dietary requirements.Maintains Accurate Records, • Maintain a running list of foods and supplies needed., • Assist with placing orders form approved vendors., • Assist with checking invoice for deliveries of food and supplies and restock shelves., • Assist with or completes inventory at the end of each cycle of menus., • Maintain production records and number of meals served after each meal service., • Post current menu in attractive manner., • Assist with posting appropriate information regarding special diets and allergies., • Follow CACFP meal pattern-chart regarding food components and required portion size by age., • Observes meals being served in each class and completes an Atmosphere & Environment Observation quarterly., • Assist with completing monthly kitchen observation and safety checklist., • Assist with maintaining inventory for kitchen equipment and supplies. Maintains a Safe and Sanitary Food Service Environment • Sweep and cleans kitchen floors as needed., • Clean kitchen at the end of each day., • Keep pantry clean and organized at all times., • Wash and air dry all dishes and puts them away in the appropriate place each day., • Wear clean and appropriate uniform, head covering and shoes., • Clean milk dispenser, refrigerator, freezer and ice machines as needed., • Sanitize all food preparation areas and utensils after each use., • Wear back brace at all times when lifting., • Store food off floor and away from chemicals., • Keep cabinets and drawers in an orderly manner., • Check each food delivery for shortages, improper substitutions and damage before accepting delivery., • Label and store all food items properly., • Label dates and properly store all refrigerated foods (airtight container).Supports Center’s Goals and Objectives as it relates to Food Service, • Assist with cooking projects and nutritional education in the classroom., • Cooperate with preparation of birthday cakes and other cooking projects., • Prepare refreshments for meetings and special events., • Attend all staff meetings., • Attend parent meetings as requested., • Contribute nutritional information for newsletter quarterly., • Must be willing to work with special needs children and families.Maintains a Commitment to Professionalism, • Have a good attendance record., • Report to the kitchen according to schedule., • Share new recipes with other Food Service Managers., • Make observable use of knowledge gained from food service training and courses., • Attend food shows., • Follow Center rules regarding break, telephone etc., • Report to Center Director before workday begins when planning to be absent., • Support the Center code of ethical conduct in regard to children, families and staff confidentiality., • Display understanding of CACFP regulations., • Display understanding of licensing requirements., • Display understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards., • Have a pleasant facial expression and manner during work hours. Teamwork: • Display ability to work as a team member., • Establish and maintains effective relationships., • Actively work to resolve conflict., • Must be knowledgeable of the nutritional values of foods used in menu substitutions., • Must be able to relate to children and adults in a positive manner., • Must be able to lift at least 35 lbs without assistance and 50 lbs with assistance. CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The Part Time Food Service Assistant is expected to: • Capability to sit on the floor and stand up independently to interact with children., • Clean and maintain equipment and the center., • Take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, and staff due to the potential exposure to anyone who may be ill and/or contagious., • Work in a busy and occasionally noisy environment where there may be a number of activities and situations happening at once., • Ability to use arms and legs and moving their whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials., • Ability to learn/use technology., • Ability to pass a hearing test. Powered by JazzHR y3PJI0sQJw