Production Assistant, University, 16 hours, Mixed Shift

Major Responsibilities

• Prepares cold foods and limited hot foods as directed.
• Assists in the preparation of supplements and other nourishments as instructed using proper format and procedures.
• Prepares custard, diet custard, jello and diet jello and other similar products following proper production schedules.
• Prepares other supplements and desserts as directed by supervisor.
• Washes and prepares vegetables.
• Slices meats and cheeses, using electric slicing machine as required.
• Uses knives and electric blenders and choppers.
• Prepares composition salads.
• Assembles cold plates including but not limited to salads and sandwiches.
• Maintains work area as directed.
• Ensures proper working environment in area of responsibility.
• Cleans work area at the completion of the tray line.
• Maintains sanitation standards as per protocol.
• Operates and maintains food preparation equipment according to standards.
• Communicates and coordinates with supervisor regarding various duties.
• Captains sandwich, salad, dessert, supplemental nourishment preparation for night and weekend shifts.
• Coordinates with supervisor or others in areas of sandwich, salad, dessert, supplemental nourishment preparation for night and weekend shifts.
• Communicates supply needs to supervisor or others for reorder of stock as necessary.
• Maintains up-to-date Quality Control charts for production, dating, temperature readings and all other related records.
• Participates in other food service functions as directed.
• Bakes items as designated.
• May work on various trayline positions as required or directed.
• Serves hot and cold food according to standard procedure.

Position Qualifications

• Must be able to follow oral and written directions.
• Requires simple use of formulas and adjustable measuring instruments.
• Graduates.
• Over 3 and up to and including 6 months training.
• Employees must be at least 18 years of age to perform this role.