Summary
Description
Food Service Assistant
Status: Non-Exempt, 7:00AM to 3:30PM daily
Calendar: Academic Year
Overall Objectives
The purpose of this position is to effectively lead and perform a variety of food preparation, clean up, and service duties in the school cafeteria.
Principal Roles & Responsibilities
- Coordinates and participates in the preparation and serving of various food items for breakfast and lunch
- Checks and operates all food preparation equipment
- Organizes food serving counters and steam tables; serves food to students
- Operates point of sale during meal service as assigned
- Places packaged food in coolers and/or freezers for storage
- Maintains inventory records of food and supplies
- Maintains clean and sanitary preparation area and equipment
- Utilizes various cleaning agents according to label instructions, and using in accordance with prescribed safety precautions and directions
- Performs necessary data input and maintenance and maintains records
- Creates work orders, as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
Communication
- Communicates effectively with team lead and team members
- Attends and actively participates in team meetings
Program Compliance
- Follows all state and city health and safety policies and protocols
- Attends all required food safety and health training
- Follows all school policies and protocols
Professional Conduct
- Models and encourages all behavior outlined by the Board-approved Professional Conduct Policy
- Maintains a professional image
- Completes responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner
- Meets set objectives and goals and requires minimal supervision and direction
- Demonstrates a commitment to the organization
- Takes pride in work and is committed to quality
- Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines
Recommended Qualifications
- Prior work experience in a school cafeteria helpful, but not required
- Strong teamwork mindfulness and skills preferred
Employee Requirements
Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, criminal background checks and reference checks
Salary & Benefits: Competitive hourly rate with performance-based increases; sick-time accrual
Start Date: ASAP
To Apply: Send Cover Letter, Resume, and Application for Employment to HR@yinghuaacademy.org
Yinghua Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer