Food Service Assistant

Job Duties

• Comply with all requirements of the Indiana State Board of Health Food Service Sanitation Requirements (410 1AC 7-15.11) and maintain a copy of the booklet on file in the kitchen.
• Follow Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) processes and procedures at all times.
• Prepare and distribute food for breakfast, lunch and snack in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Portion food in accordance with posted menus.
• Distribution of supplies, food and non-food.
• Maintain proper storage of food and non-food supplies, keeping a running inventory.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly kitchen area by complying with the cleaning schedule.
• Maintain all necessary kitchen records.
• Comply with the Head Start Act, all Head Start regulations, federal, state, and local regulations, contractual agreements and funding guidelines.

Skills And Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED preferred at hire.
• (GED must be obtained within two (2) years of hire to maintain employment).
• Ability to operate basic kitchen equipment.
• Ability to read and understand menus and food service tracking tools.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to relate and interact effectively with individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds particularly low-income.
• Certified in CPR and First Aid within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Valid Indiana driver's license and minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 on auto insurance when driving for Brightpoint.