Cafe Assistant - Food & Nutrition - 3.0 Hours

The hiring establishment is a reputable educational institution known for its commitment to excellence, equity, collaboration, integrity, and efficiency. This institution operates a quantity food service operation, ensuring the provision of safe, delicious, and well-prepared meals to its students, staff, and community members. It emphasizes adherence to food safety regulations and promotes a supportive environment that values positive interactions, professionalism, and accountability. This institution is dedicated to serving healthy meals following stringent county and state guidelines, with a focus on customer satisfaction and food safety best practices. The employment type for this role is full-time or part-time support staff position, aligned with the institution's payroll guidelines classified as Grade 104 (support hourly pay scale). The work calendar options include either 1811 hours or 1911 full-time equivalent hours over a nine-month period, signifying an academic year schedule.

The role of Cafe Assistant at this esteemed institution involves assisting in the preparation, serving, and cleanup of food within a quantity food service operation. The person in this role actively supports safe and efficient food handling practices while providing accurate and efficient food service, consistently upholding excellence in customer service. The Cafe Assistant will be responsible for maintaining sanitary conditions, demonstrating thorough knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) food safety guidelines, and safely operating kitchen equipment such as convection and combi ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, air fryer ovens, food warmers, coolers, and freezers. The role requires the assistant to set up serving lines with appropriate utensils and safety measures, accurately identify reimbursable meals on the serving line, and guide customers in making selections that meet federal nutrition guidelines.

Additional responsibilities include cooking and preparing food according to health regulations, washing dishes and equipment in compliance with county health department standards, cleaning work areas, and managing waste daily. The Cafe Assistant also aids the manager in verifying and monitoring HACCP procedures, including temperature checks, sanitizer use, and storage logs to ensure food quality and safety. This position requires a strong focus on adherence to policies, rules, and regulations alongside promoting excellence, equity, collaboration, integrity, and efficiency in every task. The Cafe Assistant will contribute positively to the team dynamic by promoting courteous and professional interactions with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. Physical demands of the job include standing and walking for extended periods, occasional lifting of heavy items up to 50 pounds, and working in varied temperature environments ranging from cold salad prep areas to hot kitchen zones. It is essential that candidates possess a valid food handler’s certificate and pass a satisfactory criminal background check to ensure compliance with institutional and community standards. This position offers a great opportunity for individuals passionate about food service and safety to thrive in a supportive and values-driven environment while contributing to the wellness and satisfaction of the institution’s clientele.