Job Description

Position Summary

Pay range: $16.00 -$18.00 per hour based on experience and education.

Provides assistance in all nutrition services functions as directed/instructed by the Chef Manager in accordance with the agency’s standards and procedures, federal state and local standards, guidelines and regulations

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in providing students with nourishing, attractive, well balanced meals
• Prepares meals, snacks and nourishments
• Makes only authorized substitutions to menus, snacks or nourishments
• Serves meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance, garnished and at proper temperature, on a timely basis
• Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures, adhering to Meal Plans for specific individuals/diets
• Ensures that food supplies for the next day’s production are readily available. Completes pre-preparations as required
• Assists in maintaining all work/storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times. Moves stock and equipment as necessary to complete daily cleaning duties as assigned. Signs off cleaning schedule
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment. Reports equipment needs or repairs
• Uses required protective equipment
• Sweeps and mops floors as directed
• Carries out garbage
• Keeps work areas clean, dry and free of hazards
• Performs ware-washing duties as assigned
• Assists in orientation and training of employees as assigned
• Treats all staff with respect and courtesy
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.
• Performs physical activities including standing, lifting (up to 60 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting.
• Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.