Anticipated - Kitchen Worker I 5.75 hrs/day 182 days

Hours of work are approximately 5.75 hours per day for 182 days.

About the Role

To serve the students of Greencastle-Antrim School District with attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and friendliness, meeting the requirements of the National School Lunch Program as set forth by the Federal Government.

This role requires knowledge of proper food handling, use of cleaning chemicals, good work habits, dependability, and the ability to work without supervision. You must maintain positive relations with students, school personnel, and citizens, and uphold high ethical behavior and confidentiality of information as required by law. Ongoing in-service training participation is expected.

Responsibilities

• Mix and cook ingredients according to approved recipes using equipment such as pots, pans, cutlery, ovens, food slicer, grinders, steam kettle, steam cabinet, food processor, chopper, and mixer.
• Perform routine, repetitive tasks under the direction of the Kitchen Manager, including composing salads and cold items, slicing fruits, meats, and vegetables, weighing and measuring ingredients, and cleaning work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
• Maintain a "clean-as-you-go" policy and good sanitation practices, personal hygiene, and food safety as outlined in the Food Service Procedures Manual.
• Record and maintain proper temperature charts for all food served and operational refrigerated and heated equipment.
• Review method of preparation and correct amounts of food with the kitchen manager before preparation, as specified on recipe directions and production records.
• Complete production records, HACCP, point of sale reports, and other required documentation accurately.
• Work collaboratively with others, promoting a team approach to meet program needs.
• Review the menu daily with the kitchen manager to understand components of a reimbursable meal and ensure proper appearance and arrangement of food.
• Provide efficient and courteous service to customers; report any problems or concerns to the kitchen manager immediately.
• Report all accidents to the kitchen manager immediately.
• Rotate stock using the first-in, first-out method and monitor work areas for signs of insect or rodent infestation, reporting issues immediately.
• Substitute at other schools when needed.
• After closing the line(s), assist in removing all hot and cold foods, ensuring proper cooling, covering, storage, and dating of leftovers.
• Assist in receiving deliveries and dating all items.
• Operate the POS system, make change, record daily transactions, and perform other cashiering duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be willing to operate a POS system.
• External candidates must submit required clearances.

Schedule

Approximately 5.75 hours per day for 182 days.