Job Title: Food Service – Kitchen Assistant  (Food Handler Permit required)

Job Description:

The job of “Kitchen Assistant” is done for the purpose/s of, under the supervision of the Food Service Director. The position requires a customer-focused, team-oriented, hospitable person who will:

• prepare and distribute food service items for consumption by students and school personnel
• maintain inventories of food service items
• maintain records in accordance with USDA and OSPI guidelines
• maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition

Reports To: Food Service Director

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares, portions, and serves food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel
• Wash dishes, cleans utensils and food surface areas, equipment and cold and dry storage for the purpose of maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary conditions
• Student, staff, and visitor focused; hospitable and welcoming to users of the services provided by the department. Possess a strong commitment to customer service
• Prepares equipment and service area with adequate supplies for the purpose of ensuring uninterrupted service during meal periods
• Ability to quickly and accurately inspect trays students carry to ascertain reimbursability of the meal served, in accordance with Federal and State guidelines.
• Ability to quickly learn new job functions for new products and menu items as directed.
• Ability to safely move freight items as directed.
• Inspect received items of food and/or supplies for the purpose of ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements
• Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities for service and security of items
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Daily checking of email and other forms of communication deemed necessary by the Food Services Director
• Perform other related duties as may be requested by the Food Service Director

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge and demonstrated experience regarding food preparation techniques, Food Safety principles, safety procedures and food service equipment use.
• Knowledgeable of USDA guidelines and updated food guide pyramid
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, consensus building atmosphere
• Ability and willingness to communicate effectively and directly with all members of the staff (Director and peers)
• Maintain working relationships with other employees and students using tact, courtesy and good judgment
• Skills to operate office equipment including use of computer applications