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Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $12.18 - $1.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Job Description
Western Heights Public School is a respected educational institution dedicated to providing a nurturing and educational environment for its students. Committed to excellence in education, the school emphasizes comprehensive development programs that support the academic, social, and physical growth of its students. The school's food service department plays a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of its students by providing nutritious, safe, and appealing meals every school day. This department operates under the guidance of school policies aligned with state and federal nutrition standards, including adherence to the USDA guidelines and HACCP food safety principles.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Ability to acquire food service operator license preferred
- Experience in institutional food service or quantity food preparation helpful
- Ability to perform semi-skilled food service duties under supervision
- Ability to follow food safety and sanitation standards including HACCP
- Basic communication skills for exchanging information and filling forms
- Ability to manually and electronically maintain accurate records
- Basic math skills including measurement conversions
- Ability to read and understand recipes and regulations
- Willingness to properly use and maintain kitchen equipment
- Ability to work cooperatively with staff and students
- Good personal hygiene and physical ability to handle kitchen tasks
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with assistance
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
- Ability to work standing and walking for 2 or more hours daily
Job Qualifications
- Food service operator license preferred but not required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent, provision may be waived by school district
- Institutional food service or quantity food preparation experience helpful
- Ability to acquire necessary skills to plan, prepare, inventory, document, cook, bake, serve meals, and clean-up
- Knowledge of food service principles, sanitation and HACCP
- Basic oral, written, and business communication skills
- Ability to maintain records manually or via computer
- Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversion of measurements
- Ability to read and interpret recipes, rules, regulations, and instruction manuals
- Willingness to learn proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment and utensils
- Good interpersonal skills and enjoyment working with children
- Positive attitude towards staff, students, and the public
Job Duties
- Prepare a variety of foods including soups, entrees, salads, sandwiches, fruits, vegetables, desserts and beverages following standardized recipes and menus
- Set up food on serving lines, steam tables, salad bars or food bars and serve meals or meal components
- Use only standardized recipes in food production
- Assist in serving and selling foods in the cafeteria and common areas
- Perform cashier duties as needed and ensure students meet reimbursement eligibility
- Perform cleaning and sanitizing immediately after use of equipment, utensils, and preparation areas
- Clean kitchen and serving areas after breakfast and lunch and after spills
- Assist in maintaining accurate inventory by returning unused supplies and food to storage
- Prepare meals to minimize waste and keep track of inventory usage
- Assist in maintaining accurate and timely orders and production records as required by state and USDA
- Operate and clean all kitchen equipment such as ranges, ovens, steamers, mixers, slicers, and dish machines
- Perform general house cleaning and sanitizing including cleaning freezers, refrigerators, bathrooms, and doing laundry
- Maintain a professional work environment
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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