Food Service Associate (Part-Time)
General Description
Performs all positions as assigned in the preparation of food items, serving food, cashiering, and maintaining proper sanitation of the kitchen. Tasks performed may vary but are specific and routine based on the hours worked.
Essential Job Functions
Food Preparation, Service, and Food Safety Practices (50%)
- Follow menu, recipes and guidelines to prepare meals, ensuring proper portioning and presentation
- Assist in cooking and assembling food items, as needed
- Serve meals to students and staff with a friendly and customer oriented approach
- Aid in setting up and maintaining cleanliness of serving lines
- Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times
- Maintain proper food temperatures during storage, preparation, and serving
- Follow proper handwashing and hygiene procedures to prevent contamination
Cashiering and Money Handling (30%)
- Operate electronic point of sale (POS) and cash register and process transactions accurately
- Determine federally reimbursable meals at the point of sale
- Handle money effectively
- Manage technology including POS, email, and online employee applications
- Provide high-quality customer service
Cleaning and Maintenance (15%)
- Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas regularly
- Assist in dishwashing
- Perform routine cleaning tasks to ensure a safe and hygienic environment
Other Duties, as assigned (5%)
- Budgetary Responsibility: N/A
- Report Preparation: N/A
- Equipment Operation: Operates institutional equipment associated with the kitchen, calculator, and appropriate registers
Qualifications
Some knowledge about food preparation
Demonstrated ability to count money, product, etc.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and merchandise food and work safely with equipment
Demonstrated ability to learn the federal school lunch and breakfast program requirements and regulations
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, staff, coworkers, vendors, and the public with courtesy, tact, patience, and consistency
Strong customer service and communication skills
Additional Job Requirements
High School diploma, equivalent, or any comparable combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Compensation
$14,420.40 - $21,503.50
Benefits
Offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.
Reasonable Accommodations
Administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.