Kitchen Helper

7:00am - 8:00am and 8:30am - 1:00pm

5.5 Hours per day

183 Days per year

 

SUMMARY:           To assist in the preparation and serving of food to students/staff in a quick and professional manner.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

 

• Perform daily food preparation as assigned, including but not limited to salad making, sandwich making, deli slicing, cookies, pretzels, etc.
• Implement H.A.C.C.P. procedures as requested.
• Assist with the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment and ensure cleanliness and sanitation conditions are met.
• Sets up and breaks down serving lines (salad bar, hot food, a la carte, etc.).
• Ability to perform all responsibilities of a helper, including but not limited to, operate all equipment, POS/cash register, count money, make change, and reconciliation of bank deposit and daily paper work.
• Works professionally with both students and staff.
• Is familiar with reimbursable lunch requirements and can properly identify a reimbursable lunch.
• Shall, as requested by the Director of Food Service, participate in workshops or in-service training programs which may improve his/her skills for overall improvement of the district’s lunch program.
• Shall perform other similar duties as may be requested by the Head Cook and/or Director of Food Service.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is and essential function of the position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Successful completion of certification for Applied Food Service Sanitation Course taken through statewide training or local training.   High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).  Previous experience with large scale cooking and food preparation/serving.

 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to pass an entry level aptitude test.  Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students.