Cafeteria Kitchen Assistant — Meal Prep & Safety

Education & Training Resources LLC; Vergennes (VT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Education & Training Resources LLC in Vergennes, VT is seeking a Cook Assistant to support meal preparation and dining operations in a school or center setting.

The role involves following local, state, and national food safety regulations, assisting in serving meals, operating dishwashers, and supervising students and staff during food preparation and storage. A ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain it) and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• 3 months work-related experience preferred.
• Must be ServSafe-certified or able to be certified.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food quantities per menu and number of students, following safety regs.
• Assists in serving food.
• Cleans and maintains dining room and kitchen facilities.
• Operates dishwashing equipment.
• Cleans and checks service equipment.
• Assists in moving and storing supplies.
• Supervises work-based learning students in food prep and storage.
• Supervises leisure time employees and work-based learning.

Skills

Food safety

Food preparation

Kitchen equipment

Follow instructions

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

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Cook Assistant

NJCC - Food Service Regular/Hourly/Non-Exempt Service Vergennes, VT, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 7866

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

At the Northlands Job Corps Center: assists in preparing center meals and performs routine maintenance tasks.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Prepares quantities of food according to the menu and number of students/employees, in accordance with local, state, and national food safety regulations.

· Assists in serving food.

· Adheres to all state guidelines concerning food safety and proper food handling procedures, and Cleans assigned areas.

· Cleans and maintains dining room and kitchen facilities.

· Operates dishwashing equipment.

· Cleans and checks service equipment.

· Assists in moving and storing supplies.

· Supervises and assists culinary art and work-based learning students in proper food preparation and storage.

· Assists in supervising leisure time employees and work-based learning.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

· Knowledge of safety and sanitation requirements in food preparation and storage

· Knowledge of methods of preparing cooking and serving food

· Working knowledge of the uses of kitchen utensils and equipment

· Ability to follow oral and written instructions

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

· Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel and Outlook, etc.

EXPERIENCE:

· 3 months work related experience preferred

· Must be ServSafe-certified or have the ability to be certified

· Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record