Cafeteria Kitchen & Service Associate

Gatesville Independent School District; Gatesville (TX); Hybrid; USD 25.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sylvania is seeking a Food Service Worker to join our campus kitchen in Gatesville, TX. You will assist in preparing and serving meals according to planned menus, maintain portion control, and help ensure safety and cleanliness in all food handling tasks.

Under moderate supervision, you will operate standard kitchen equipment, follow safety protocols, record daily preparation notes, and collaborate with staff to meet internal policies and meal schedules.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures.
• Ability to perform basic math.

Aufgaben

• Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
• Serve food according to meal schedules and policies; practice portion control and manage leftovers.
• Store and handle food items and supplies safely; maintain a clean storage area.
• Operate tools and equipment according to safety standards; maintain high cleanliness and safety.
• Keep garbage containers neat and sanitary; report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
• Handle cashier functions accurately.
• Record food requisitions and orders; maintain daily preparation records.
• Promote teamwork and interaction with staff; complete continuing education requirements.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Kenntnisse

Safety procedures

Food handling

Reading & math basics

Kitchen equipment operation

Ausbildung

Food handlers certification

Tools

Electric slicer

Mixer

Stove/Oven

Deep-fat fryer

Jobbeschreibung

Primary Purpose:

Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Hold or have the ability to obtain a food handlers certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
• Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
• Ability to perform basic math

Experience:

• None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Food Preparation and Serving

1. Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.

2. Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures, and practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.

3. Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.

Safety and Sanitation

4. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards, and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.

5. Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.

6. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

7. Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.

Other

8. Handle and record cashier functions accurately.

9. Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.

10. Maintain daily food preparation records.

11. Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.

12. Complete annual continuing education requirements.

13. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching

Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)

Environment: Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.