Food Service Aide (Substitute)

Ranking among Oswego County's top ten largest private employers, OCO carries out its mission to inspire partnerships and provide services that empower people, support communities, and change lives through more than 50 programs serving 15,000 people each year.

OCO's Employee benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff)
• Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.)
• 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan
• Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists in the day-to-day operations of the central kitchen and all food service operations including food preparation, cooking, and distribution. Daily supervision is provided by the Production Supervisor. Carries out duties in accordance with Agency and program policies and procedures and NYS Department of Health Safety and Sanitation Codes.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with meeting daily needs at the assigned kitchen; refers problems to Production Supervisor.
• Performs as an integral member of a work team and completes tasks as needed by the team.
• Assists in proper storage, care, and inventory of food and supplies.
• Follows dress and sanitation codes.
• Prepares, cooks, collates, and packs various components of the daily meal.
• Follows agency policies and program regulations.
• Assists with hot, cold, and frozen food prep.
• Responsible for clean up of own equipment, work area, and supplies.
• Assists with all clean up at the end of the food service day including pots, pans, and other cooking utensils, equipment, and apparatuses.
• Works additional hours as needed to meet the needs of the program.
• Attends monthly food service safety and sanitation training meetings.
• Learns other positions and fills in other areas as needed, by learning all Nutrition Service meal programs.
• Uses computer for basic purposes such as reading Agency information/email, annual In-Service Solutions required trainings, filling out basic forms, and working with inventory.
• Performs other reasonably related work/duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must follow food service regulations including NYS DOH Safety and Sanitation Codes.
• Must be able to work independently and follow instructions to complete daily checklist.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality with regard to program and client information.
• Must be able to read and correctly interpret lists and information and carry out duties accordingly.
• Must have basic computer skills, or be willing to learn and demonstrate skills.
• Must exhibit a professional demeanor in the workplace and be able to communicate effectively within the work team.
• Must be a good role model and help ensure a setting which fosters teamwork and cooperation.
• Must display good judgment and organizational skills.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs. or more regularly.
• Must be flexible with duties and work schedule to meet program needs.
• Must have physical ability to carry out responsibilities including standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver's License with a good driving record within Agency policy; must have access to a vehicle for related travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D.; and
• Minimum of three months related experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Substitute - Variable Hours

Grade 5

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