Job DescriptionResponsibilities:Prepare, Set-Up, and Serve hot or cold food according to menus and recipes for students and staffDetermine time and sequence of cooking operation to meet serving deadlines at breakfast and lunchService daily hot lunch line to ensure compliance with portioning, plate presentation and quality guidelinesPerform temperature checks during meal period to ensure food is being served hot. Log results in temperature manualRecord and update all food production and usage on appropriate formsFollow sanitation requirements as prescribed by PIC or General ManagerClean and sanitize all work surfaces before and after preparation. Ensure that assigned workstation is always neat and clean and Clean-as-you-go.Perform cleaning duties, including cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing, properly sanitize all cutting boards and slicerDeliver, when necessary, food to staff, students and catering eventsCheck and store incoming suppliesRotate all refrigerated products (FIFO) to maintain freshnessCollect and strips dirty dishes, pots, and pans for dishwashingStore clean smallwares, dishes, pots, pans, etc.Attend all mandatory in-service programs and complete 12 annual hours of professional development as assignedSupport the goals, objective and mission statement set forth by WhitsonsCross-train at other stations or other schools Become fully competent with POSMemorize and enforce and school district policiesIdentify all food items so customer can be charge properlyIdentify a Reimbursable Meal as outlined by the USDA Standard'sIdentify the difference between an A La Carte food item and a USDA Reimbursable MealPerform cashiering duties including cash accountability, sanitation of the workstation and maintains a professional and courteous manner with the customersCount cash with supervisor, account for bank. All discrepancies over/under $3.00 must be explainedAttend line school daily. Know the specials of the day, prices and which keys they are to be rung underRead, understand, and collect food allergy information at the Point of Sale and before servicePerform all other duties as assignedGeneral Reminders:Always wear proper uniform attire including plastic gloves and bio-stem thermometerUniforms must be kept clean and neat at all times, presenting a positive and professional image, in accordance with Whitsons Uniform PolicyMaintain a Professional and Courteous Relationship with Co-Workers, Clients, and CustomersThe National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Program, and Summer Food Service Program are Federally Funded programs through the USDARequirementsRequired Qualifications and Competencies:Must Pass a CORI CheckMust Pass Fingerprinting CheckHigh school graduate or equivalentAbility to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignmentsExtensive physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, and pullingMust be able to safely lift and carry up to 25 lbs.Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipmentJob will require bending, lifting, twisting, and some repetitive movementsServe Safe Certification preferredMassachusetts Allergen Training CertificationpreferredCPR/Heimlich Training and CertificationpreferredExperience Cashiering with a POS computer terminal preferred
