Food Service Aide

Responsibilities

• Deliver breakfast to all classrooms.
• Set up coolers for all classrooms.
• Set up carts with proper dishes and food for lunch meals.
• Deliver lunch carts to assigned classrooms, according to schedule.
• Collect soiled dishes from assigned classrooms and return them to kitchen sanitation station, according to schedule.
• Return any leftover food to the kitchen for disposal.
• Store unused bread.
• Washing & Sanitizing : Scrape, rinse, load, and unload dishwashers; hand-wash delicate items; sanitize all kitchenware.
• Operate dish machine A.M. and P.M. When dry, sort, cover and put clean dishes and flatware away.
• Complete spoon inventory after each meal.
• Stocking & Organization : Safely store clean dishes, utensils, and cookware; restock supplies.
• Equipment & Cleaning Duties : Maintain and report issues with dishwashing machines and other small appliances. Clean dish machine and curtains daily; de-lime weekly. Maintain dish pit, floors, and surfaces to meet Board of Health standards. Sanitize meal delivery carts after each use. Sweep and mop floors in the kitchen sanitation station.
• Additional Duties : Monitor, empty, and clean trash containers. Clean spills and remove safety hazards promptly. Perform other duties as assigned in support of kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Food Handler Certification.
• Minimum of one year of food service experience, ideally in an institutional or early learning setting.
• Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to operate commercial dish machines and follow sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to transport food service carts.
• Ability to lift trays, utensils, and dishes up to 25 lbs.
• Strong sense of cleanliness, hygiene, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Language Ability to read and speak English proficiently.