Kitchen Assistant (Part Time)

JOB TITLE: Kitchen Assistant

Qualifications

• General knowledge or experience with food preparation and service;
• Physically able to stand long periods of time;
• Physically fit for strenuous activity of lifting and moving items up to 30lbs;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including child friendly nature;
• Acts with integrity, fairness, trust, respect, and professionalism.

Job Description

• Assists in food preparation and service, as needed, for Breakfast, Lunch and Snack, using proper USDA portion control standards;
• Completes morning set up procedures to include: sinks, silverware, napkins, sanitizer bottles, water cart, washing fruit, snack cart, breakfast restock, and Tidewatch snacks;
• Maintains dish room and floors; washing dishes and sweeping as needed;
• Assists with receipt of deliveries and proper stocking procedures;
• Ensures productivity levels are high at all times to achieve daily goals in a timely manner;
• Completes breakdown and clean-up duties to include: storage of foods, dishwashing, sanitizing wipe down, sweep floor, dressings restocked and Tidewatch set-up;
• Reports food supply needs to the Executive Chef;
• Assists with cafeteria set up or clean up;
• Assists with chalkboard education and/or cafeteria interaction;
• Follows proper food handling to maintain food quality and ensure food safety;
• Responsible for the preparation and serving of food and beverages in accordance with all federal, state, and local policies;
• Adheres to all health and safety policies;
• Operates equipment properly to assure safety and to avoid damage to the equipment;
• Maintains clean and safe work environment; performs job safely;
• Adheres to policies and procedures as outlined in the Riverview Employee Handbook;
• Responsible for maintaining the highest standards of personal hygiene and appearance;
• Establishes effective working relationships with other members of the school staff;
• Promotes overall effectiveness by performing tasks and sharing responsibilities with members of the department during peak periods or when there is an overload of duties;
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef;
• Maintains job skills and participates in available training programs.

Terms Of Employment

Part Time as needed. Approximately 15 hours per week.