Food Service Dishwasher (Part-Time) - Houston County High School (Houston County)

Houston County School District; Erin (TN); Vor Ort; USD 11.000 - 17.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Houston County High School is seeking a part-time Food Service Dishwasher to support cafeteria operations, meal service, and student safety. The role emphasizes sanitation, accurate food handling, and teamwork in a busy school kitchen.

The candidate will stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and follow established recipes and HACCP guidelines. Prior food service or cashiering experience is helpful. Attendance at in-services is required.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of the care and preparation of food.
• Knowledge of policies/procedures pertaining to food service programs.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and measuring conversions.
• Knowledge of the safe and sanitary operation of kitchen equipment.
• Familiarity with computer software used for student purchases and cashiering.

Aufgaben

• Assist in implementing the assigned school meal program.
• Plan, prepare, cook, and serve meals to students, clients, and staff in a cafeteria setting.
• Follow the Cafeteria Manager's instructions to meet nutritional standards.
• Operate, maintain, and clean equipment and appliances used in food preparation.
• Assist in receiving items ordered and inspect food for freshness and quantity.
• Support lunch line activities and cashiering as needed, and attend in-services when notified.

Kenntnisse

Food handling safety

Customer service

Basic math

Punctuality

Ausbildung

Food safety certification

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Food Service Dishwasher (Part Time) - Houston County High School (Houston County)

Reports to: Cafeteria Manager

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Food Service Cooks assist in implementing the assigned school meal program.
• Under general direction, the Food Service Cook plans, prepares, cooks, and serves meals to students, clients, and staff in a cafeteria setting; performs other job-related duties as required.
• Follows the cafeteria manager's instructions to produce and serve food that meets federal and state nutritional standards.
• Operates, maintains, and cleans equipment, machinery, and appliances (i.e., chopper, grinder, slicer, mixer, oven, stove, tilting skillet, steamer, freezer, food warmer, steam table).
• Maintains high standards of safety and sanitation in the work environment; follows the guidelines of our HACCP policy. Checks and records temperatures as required.
• Prepares food according to planned menus and closely follows standardized recipes.
• Ensures cafeteria areas are clean, sanitized, and ready for the next day's activities. Ensures leftover food is discarded or dated, and clean-up and sanitation work is completed.
• Assists in receiving items ordered; inspects food for freshness, quality, and quantity; rotates food in storage before stacking in refrigerator and storage areas; and notes dates on food received.
• Supports lunch through activities such as batch cooking, serving on the line, or cashiering. Must be familiar with computer software. In the absence of a manager or assistant manager, you could be used as a backup cashier.
• Must attend in-services when notified by the manager.

Qualifications

General Knowledge

• Knowledge of the care and preparation of food.
• Knowledge of policies/procedures pertaining to food service programs.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and measuring conversions.
• Knowledge of the safe and sanitary operation of kitchen equipment.

Basic Skills

• Manual skills for cleaning and sanitizing food preparation equipment.
• Cooking skills to prepare food safely and attractively.
• Practical communication skills to interact with staff, students, and parents.
• Mechanical skills to safely operate kitchen equipment.

Equipment Knowledge

• A computer is used for recording student purchases.
• Commercial kitchen equipment is used in the operation of a commercial food preparation establishment.

Other Requirements

• The candidate must be able to tolerate sustained standing, lifting items up to 50 lbs., and carrying moderately heavy items.
• The candidate must have a certificate of good health signed by a licensed physician.
• The candidate must pass a background check

Safety Statement

Kitchen staff have a considerable responsibility for the safety of others in assuring food is prepared in a safe and sanitary manner. All staff must perform their tasks with students' well-being at the forefront of their decision-making.

Working Conditions Statement

• Work is conducted in a school cafeteria.
• Employees should expect to be exposed to loud noise from students and kitchen equipment.
• Employees should be able to tolerate heat from ovens and steamers.
• Employees must follow the required safety rules and guidelines, and wear the necessary protective equipment.

It is the policy of the Houston County School System not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, creed, age, religion, marital status, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.