Summary

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.

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