Food Service Assistant, Central Kitchen Production (226 Days) Various Positions

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Food Service Assistant for the Central Kitchen Production (226 Days). The role supports processing and manufacturing meals for Dallas ISD schools, with a focus on safety, sanitation, and quality.

The position requires lifting up to 75 lbs, standing for long periods, and flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays. Training in production processes and reimbursable meals is provided.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or valid equivalent preferred.
• One year of food production or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to stand, climb and walk on a continual basis throughout work shift.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to read production/materials and record data.
• Able to work any shift within a 24-hour day, seven days a week with notice or emergency.
• Work in a loud production environment and extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety and sanitation standards and maintain a food handlers certification.
• Prepare a variety of foods according to supervisor instructions and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation areas and equipment; take out trash and restock supplies.
• Cook and store food properly; label containers.
• Assist with inventory and record production data.
• Train in central kitchen food production and counting reimbursable meals.
• Serve meals to students and count reimbursable meals.
• Count products to ensure accuracy and palletize items.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Physical stamina

Food handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Food Service Assistant, Central Kitchen Production (226 Days) Various Positions (26000422)

Job Description

Description

This position is assigned to the Central Kitchen at Maria Luna Food Service Facility. Aid in the smooth flow of food products and maintain the sanitary condition of the production area. Ensure the safety and quality of the products produced. This position works in processing and manufacturing of various food items to be distributed to all schools within Dallas ISD and other locations as needed. This position may also requirework rotated weekends, different hours of dayand some holidays.

• Adhere to safety and sanitation standards, maintain a food handlers certification
• Prepare a variety of foods;such as meats, vegetables, fruits, breads, according to supervisor instructions, following approved procedures
• Clean food preparation areas, facility and equipment. Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing food manufacturing equipment. Other duties include cleaning buckets, trays, floors, walls, taking out trash and restocking supplies
• Cook and store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage. Label as directed
• Keep records of the quantity of food used. Assist with inventory management, as requested
• Assist with recording production data
• Train in all areas of central kitchen food production, including counting reimbursable meals
• Serve meals to students and count reimbursablemeals
• Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers
• Prepare food for cooking or serving
• Wash, peel and cut various food;such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving
• Portion and wrap food, weigh or measure ingredients, follow written recipe instructions
• Counting products to ensure accuracy, stacking, bagging, boxing and palletizing products
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
• All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate

Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to compensation guidelines. A campus-based employee may not assume a new position for which he/she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester, unless approved by the chief officer – Human Capital Management.

A security check and disclosure of family relationship information is required for all positions.

Dallas Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. The district is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, as well as board policy not to discriminate in such a manner (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or valid equivalent (USA equivalency) preferred
• One year of food production or manufacturing experience
• Ability to stand, climb and walk on a continual basis throughout work shift
• Ability to lift from floor to above the head, frequently carry material weighing up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 75 lbs throughout the work shift
• Ability to read/interpret production process material, thermometers, guages andrecord data
• Must be available to work during any shift which may be scheduled anytime during a 24 hour day, over any seven day period, with advance notice or in an emergency situation
• Ability to work in production environment with constant exposure to loud machinery
• Ability to work in extreme temperature, both indoors and outdoors