MENUSummary of Position
The Food Services Assistant is responsible for assisting with Food Service activity. This is a nonexempt position.
Accountability
Reports to the Food Service Coordinator
Responsibilities
- Set up and serves daily school lunches and meals for special events.
- Assists with the grocery outlet for Group Home living as required.
- Washes, sanitizes and maintains utensils, pots, pans, dishes, silverware and serving trays.
- Cleans shelves, carts, ovens and walk-ins, and cafeteria equipment as directed by the Cafeteria Manager.
- Maintains a high degree of sanitation standards and follows all safe handling and food service requirements.
- Clears and cleans dining room following completion of daily meals.
- Maintains and sanitizes dishwasher and dish room.
- Notifies the Cafeteria Manager of maintenance and any issues affecting the cafeteria functions.
- Assists the Cafeteria Manager with plans and preparations for special events as needed.
- Performs other responsibilities as required by the Food Services Coordinator.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Experience in Food Service helpful
- Computer skills helpful
- Obtain SERV SAFE certification as required by the Cafeteria Manager
Physical Demands
- Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 30 lbs.
- Occasionally exerts up to 50 lbs. of force.
- Regularly bends, stoops, crouches, and climbs stairs.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
- Uses the abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly over time without becoming fatigued.
- Uses both hands and wrists repetitively for prolonged periods.