Position Summary: The Food Service Assistant (FSA) assists the Food & Nutrition Services Supervisor (FNSS) to ensure breakfast, lunch, and snack services rendered at St. Joseph Academy (SJA) are consistent with accepted national food handling standards, SJA mission and values, the policies and procedures of the institution, and the standards of all regulating and licensing agencies. The FSA performs a variety of food preparation services in the delivery of the SJA children’s breakfast, lunch and snack delivery. The FSA performs a variety of sanitary services during all breakfast and lunch services. The FSA is responsible for equipment operations, sanitization; facility cleaning, and trouble shooting in production area to alert management of equipment malfunctions and/or failures. The FSA will fill in for vacation and absences of other Food Service staff.
Qualifications:
High school degree or GED preferred
Experience in food service/kitchen preferred
Safe Serve Certification required within 6 months
Bilingual in Spanish a plus
Demonstrated ability to analyze an issue, identify options, and implement solutions
Interest in working with a child population
Ability to work cooperatively with people in and outside of Food & Nutrition Services department
Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing); effectively interact with children, families, and staff members
Possesses good hand-eye coordination
Ability to read, write and follow directions and instructions
Detail oriented; ability to multi-task, set priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
JOB DESCRIPTION Essential Job Functions/Duties
Extends excellent service to all children
Assures each child’s right to privacy and confidentiality, at all times
Models behaviors that foster the “child-centered” philosophy to other staff
Uses a variety of communication methods to proactively identify, anticipate, prevent, or address issues and inter-department concerns, problems, or conflicts
Maintains safety and sanitation standards in work area—cleaning and sanitizing area after each assignment according to established department guidelines
Operates and secures all equipment and supplies in a safe manner, according to department standards to safeguard children, and co-worker’s health and well-being
Set-up of cafeteria for Academy lunch services (includes washing tables, mopping floors, pulling up tables), as needed
Trash removal in kitchen
Manage kitchen stock as delivered, including dating, rotating, organizing stock room and cleaning
Labels, dates and restocks all food items and supplies—legibly enough to prevent errors—prior to, during, and after each meal service; ensuring proper wrapping and storage according to department quality control standards
Deep cleaning of kitchen, garbage cans, fans, overhead vents, coolers, hoppers, etc, as needed
Cross-trained on the following, in order to fill in as needed
Prepares food according to menus and recipes
Provides food portions and assembles in a sanitary manner according to department and DPI standards
Handles food to maintain appropriate temperatures according to department standards as evidenced by temperature reading at mealtime
Replenishes service line as quantities indicate--ensures that service is not disrupted because of low or depleted food supply
Complies with all allergy lists and substitutions and record keeping that pertain to such items
Utilizes accepted national food service handling standards and procedures in the delivery of School Breakfast Service
Complies with all department clerical, statistical, and food handling/storage/service policies and procedures.
Contributes to the productivity and cost-effectiveness of the department
Adheres to established policies, procedures, and compliance with professional, governmental, and regulatory standards
Performs other duties as assigned
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities