Food Service Aide

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares batches of food that are cooked to order or kept warm until distributed.
• Prepares, washes, and cuts food to be cooked.
• Prepares and cooks food according to instructions or through verbal directions.
• Verifies the quality and quantity of all orders.
• Multitasks by cooking several different items at once, ensuring that all items are prepared in accordance with instructions.
• Maintains overall sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards for food preparation areas, cooking services, and dishes and utensils.
• Cuts, weighs, or measures ingredients according to provided instructions.
• Cuts, weighs, or measures ingredients according to provided instructions.
• Prepares meat and poultry for cooking as instructed.
• Prepares vegetables to be used as condiments; combines salad ingredients.
• Arranges prepared food on serving trays or in designated area for retrieval by students and staff.
• Prevents the spoilage of ingredients through proper storage in designated containers and in designated areas.
• Maintains the temperature of food and food storage areas.
• Ensures kitchen is adequately stocked, including but not limited to accepting deliveries, transporting deliveries to the kitchen, and stocking kitchen with delivered items.
• Notifies Food Service Coordinator when supplies are low or equipment requires repair.
• Adheres to all food handling and safety regulations throughout the kitchen and school.
• Affords assistance with food preparation as directed, operating food production equipment as required to complete tasks.
• Clears, cleans, and sanitizes tables.
• Cleans and sanitizes workstations.
• Cleans and sanitizes dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other containers and returns to appropriate location in the kitchen area.
• Refills condiments or other supplies.
• Follows all safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations to ensure quality food service.
• Records numerical and financial data to produce financial records.
• Enters journal entries to debit and credit the school accounts.
• Generates accounting and audit reports for cash receipts, accounts payable and receivable, expenditures, and profits and losses.
• Reconciles and reports differences or issues found in financial records.
• Participates in professional development opportunities as necessary.
• Attends work as scheduled and arrives in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.
• Ability to listen, read, and follow instructions and directions.
• Ability to operate cooking and food preparation equipment.
• Ability to follow safety rules and guidelines throughout the kitchen and school.
• Proficiency in Google Suite or similar software.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.

Education And Experience

• Some high school coursework required.
• Prior completion of food safety coursework preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of school.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• May be required to work in excessive heat and cold in association with the kitchen environment.