Cafe Aide

Grow Public Schools; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Grow Academy in California is seeking a Café Aide to support food preparation, service and kitchen maintenance under supervision of Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and Café Leads.

This part-time, year-round, hourly position involves washing dishes, setting up trays, stocking, following food safety rules, and serving meals during lunch periods. The role requires good hygiene, clear communication with scholars, and the ability to lift heavy trays as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparation and serving of food, especially in a school setting.
• Must have Serve Safe Food Handler’s certification or be willing to obtain it.
• Ability to read and follow all food safety and physical safety rules.
• Strong communication skills when interacting with scholars.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes; clean pots and pans.
• Set up trays and clean serving areas.
• Assist chef with meal prep as needed.
• Stock shelves, receive and store orders.
• Follow state and federal food handling regulations.
• Serve meals during lunch periods.

Job description

Café Aide

Grow Academy

Part-Time, Year-round, hourly

Reports to: Executive Chef, Grow Academy

Summary Description: This is a kitchen staff position. Under the supervision of the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and Cafe Leads, the Cafe Aide performs a variety of duties related to food preparation, service and general maintenance in the kitchen and dining area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Washes dishes; cleans and scrubs pots and pans
• Cleans and sets up trays
• Empties trash, recycling, and compost daily
• Sweeps and mops floors in kitchen and dining area
• Maintains clean serving areas and sets up cafeteria for timely service
• Sets up tray line by arranging food
• Assists the chef in the preparation of meals as needed
• Peels, slices, cores, and dices vegetables and fruits by hand or using such mechanical equipment as automatic peelers, slicers and dicers
• Pours salad dressings and condiments
• Assists in stocking shelves, receiving and storing orders
• Properly packs, labels, and stores leftover food
• Follows state and federal regulations regarding food handling, serving, and cleanliness
• Serves meals throughout lunch period

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to read and follow all food safety and physical safety rules
• strong communication skills especially when interacting with scholars
• Exceptional personal hygiene
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop and carry heavy trays and packages of food and supplies

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand, stoop, reach, and bend. Mobility of arms to reach, dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate large and small objects
• Ability to stand for long periods and walk long distances
• Ability to lift, push and/or pull objects (up to approximately 50 pounds unassisted and up to approximately 100 pounds assisted)
• Ability to read small print
• Ability to work with and in the proximity of equipment with moving mechanical parts
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• Ability to work around loud noise

Experience Required: Demonstrated skill and experience in the preparation and serving of food, especially in an elementary school setting

Special Requirements:

Must have or be willing to obtain a Serve Safe Food Handler’s certification.