FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT

MISSION

Global Preparatory Academy develops compassionate global leaders through a rigorous education program that focuses on hands-on, cultural and Spanish immersion learning opportunities.

SUMMARY

Global Prep Academy, a dual language school that connects students from diverse linguistic backgrounds and educates them together in a highly rigorous, engaging and nurturing environment. Using both English and Spanish to instruct students in all core content areas, students will develop high levels of bilingualism and biliteracy, as well as a deep value and understanding of other cultures. As citizens in a global world, students at Global Prep gain limitless access to other cultures through bilingualism and instruction, which emphasizes critical thinking using global perspectives and experiential learning.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists Food Service Manager in school operation serving pre-packaged meals from the IPS Food Center. Cooks and serves meals for customers in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, cooperation, and friendliness while adhering to food safety, sanitation, and customer service requirements. Performs cleaning tasks in meal preparation, service, and dining areas. Practices standards of personal appearance and grooming as determined by foodservice policy. Performs assigned tasks in the following categories of duties as well as other related duties assigned by the Food Service Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DAILY TASKS COMPLETED INDEPENDENTLY

• Cooks prepackaged meals in batches following standardized instructions.
• Takes food temperatures and records reading on the appropriate forms.
• Organizes meal service areas in an attractive, efficient, and orderly arrangement per approved standards.
• Replenishes meals, utensil kits, milk, and juice during meal service.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and foodservice equipment.
• Cleans and sanitizes dining room table tops and chair or bench seats before meal service begins, between meal service periods, and after meal service ends.

TASKS PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

• Counts number of meals delivered to verify accuracy and counts number of meals remaining after meal service.
• Counts cartons of milk and/or juice after meal service.
• Monitors meal service to ensure students take the menu components that constitute a reimbursable meal.
• Maintains and operates equipment in a safe manner. Reports malfunctions promptly.
• Conducts food, supply, and equipment inventories.
• Practices approved standards of customer service—speaking and smiling to customers and answering or referring their questions to Food Service Manager.
• Establishes cooperative working relationships with the principal, school staff, parents, visitors, and other foodservice department staff members.
• Learns the basic principles of the meal counting or tabulation at the point of sale in order to be a short-term replacement for the Food Service Manager as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each assigned category of essential duties as evaluated in a performance review. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and product labels. Must be able to write simple correspondence and to speak effectively to customers, supervisors, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Performs simple, three-digit mathematical calculations using addition and subtraction related to basic counting.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions. Deals with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Food safety training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, an individual must be able to perform the following activities without restriction: handle food; handle detergents and other cleaning solutions; regularly lift and position materials weighing up to 40 pounds; sustain walking and standing on hard and sometimes slippery or uneven surfaces; occasionally push, pull, stoop and/or bend; exhibit manual dexterity; and move quickly and efficiently.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, an individual is regularly, but not constantly, exposed to conditions typical in a foodservice environment. These conditions included heat generated from cooking equipment; refrigeration temperatures; noise produced from equipment and large groups of customers; aromas from chemical characteristics of cleaning solutions; and risk of cuts, burns, and electrical shock from failure to follow safety procedures in the operation cleaning of food service equipment.