Cafe Helper

Clarkston Community Schools; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkston Community Schools in Detroit, Michigan, is seeking a food service assistant responsible for assisting with food preparation, serving students and staff, and maintaining cleanliness in the dining area. Key duties include cleaning dishes, managing trash, and adhering to daily production records. Ideal candidates should be diligent and follow directions from supervisors. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring food quality and safety for students.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of food portions and sets up the serving line.
• Responsible for serving students and staff, operating cash register or debit card computers.
• Washes dishes and assists in cleaning the counters, tables, and dining area.
• Helps maintain the trash in an orderly fashion, disassembling boxes, rinsing cans.
• Performs duties for special catering functions as required.
• Study weekly menus to help establish food quantities needed.
• Responsible for daily sales and production records required by the food service department.
• Assists in preparing food according to the planned menu.
• Reports any problem or accident to the principal and/or kitchen manager immediately.
• Keeps serving areas supplied with proper supplies.
• Cleans and sanitizes all equipment in the food service program.

Job description

• Assists in the preparation of food portions and sets up the serving line.
• Responsible for serving students and staff, operating cash register or debit card computers, and other duties as assigned by the kitchen manager and/or food service supervisor.
• Washes dishes, pans, etc. and assists in cleaning the counters, tables, and dining area.
• Helps to maintain the trash in an orderly fashion, disassembling boxes, rinsing cans, etc.
• Performs related duties as required including duties for special catering functions.
• Study the weekly menus along with past production records to help establish food quantities needed.
• Responsible for daily sales and production records required by the food service department.
• Assists in preparing food according to the planned menu, always checking for the best quality and appearance of the food before serving or shipping.
• Reports any problem or accident to the principal and/or kitchen manager immediately.
• Follow directions given by the cook and/or kitchen manager.
• Keeps serving areas supplied with proper supplies. Keep dishes and supplies in proper areas.
• Clean and sanitize all equipment in the food service program.