Dietary Worker RES-Admin

Springbrook NY, Inc; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Springbrook NY, Inc is looking for a flexible, hands-on team member to assist in nutrition services under the Chef Manager in accordance with the agency's standards. The role involves meal prep, serving, and maintaining a clean work area in a busy kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED, be able to lift up to 60 pounds, and demonstrate professional verbal and written communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word is expected.

Qualifications

• Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; aptitude to learn other software.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing nourished, balanced meals for students.
• Prepares meals, snacks and nourishments.
• Ensures meals are served at proper temperature and portions.
• Maintains cleanliness and order in work/storage areas; supports cleaning schedules.
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment and reports needs or repairs.
• Assists in orientation and training of employees as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Flexible schedule

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Position Summary:

Pay range: $16.00 -$18.00 per hour based on experience and education.

Provides assistance in all nutrition services functions as directed/instructed by the Chef Manager in accordance with the agency’s standards and procedures, federal state and local standards, guidelines and regulations

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in providing students with nourishing, attractive, well balanced meals
• Prepares meals, snacks and nourishments
• Makes only authorized substitutions to menus, snacks or nourishments
• Serves meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance, garnished and at proper temperature, on a timely basis
• Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures, adhering to Meal Plans for specific individuals/diets
• Ensures that food supplies for the next day’s production are readily available. Completes pre-preparations as required
• Assists in maintaining all work/storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times. Moves stock and equipment as necessary to complete daily cleaning duties as assigned. Signs off cleaning schedule
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment. Reports equipment needs or repairs
• Uses required protective equipment
• Sweeps and mops floors as directed
• Carries out garbage
• Keeps work areas clean, dry and free of hazards
• Performs ware-washing duties as assigned
• Assists in orientation and training of employees as assigned
• Treats all staff with respect and courtesy
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

• Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e‑mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.
• Performs physical activities including standing, lifting (up to 60 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting.
• Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.