Food Services Assistant JOB ID 15058

Responsibilities

• Participate in the proper reheating of main course items, side dishes and salad bar preparation and serving of meals according to the BVSD FS Department Standard Operating Procedures.
• Understand and communicate the BVSD Food Services Program philosophy and inform FS staff and the school community of the District Wellness Policy, meals, food sources, recipes, and overall Food Services program goals on a daily basis.
• Participate and maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen, cafeteria, and storage areas under the auspices of the Food Service Department, including, but not limited to, walk-ins, refrigeration, freezers, dry storage, and the Food Service site office areas.
• Participate in the meal service periods assigned either as server or cashier, dependent on the school site's needs.
• Maintain a smooth flow of service and work closely with co-workers to assure that the students, staff, and faculty have a pleasurable dining experience.
• Participate in the proper receiving, storage, and inventorying of all food, paper, chemicals, and dry stores according to the BVSD FS Department Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure the freshness of all prepared items by implementing proper rotation of food items prepared, properly wrapping and labeling prepared food items, and preparing only the amounts of food items as assigned.
• Assist in accurate inputting of all production and meal count data required for compliance with the National School Lunch Program.
• Review and handle student allergen reports, and follow established procedures for preparing and serving meals to students with allergies.
• Assist the Kitchen Satellite Lead in accurate reporting of all sales transactions, account balances, collection of funds, processing of advanced payments, and preparation of daily deposit slips.
• Record and maintain temperature logs for equipment, food production, and food transport, as outlined in the BVSD FS Standard Operating Procedures, and complete mandatory trainings.
• Foster district commitment to excellence and equity by ensuring that employees and students are valued, respected, and provided a positive work/learning environment.
• Establish positive relations with internal and external customers, including students, staff, and school administration, parents, and community members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
• Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English, must pass English component of interview process.
• Must pass post offer physical.
• Must pass FS Online Training Assessment by completion of probationary period.
• Must proficiently operate kitchen equipment within the probationary period.
• Able to lift 40 lbs. on a frequent basis.