Food Services Assistant (60217)

Are you a passionate advocate for youth?  Do you want a career where every day you work is a step toward changing a young person's future? The Atterbury Job Corps Center is seeking a Food Services Assistant to join our dynamic team!

At the Atterbury Job Corps Center, we work with youth ages 16-24 and provide residential services and academic and career training, all at no cost to the student. We are a federally funded program administered by the Department of Labor. We are a year-round, self-paced program for our students. If you are passionate about helping disadvantaged students, get the support they need to become successful adults, this could be the position for you! Join our team and be a life-changing influence in a young person's journey!

We have a true team approach to our work. All staff collaborate to support students' and the Center's needs. We work hard because our amazing students deserve the best from us. We have fun because we love what we do! Careers Begin Here!

POSITION SUMMARY
Ensures that food, supplies and equipment are available as needed and stored properly when not in use. Responsible for assisting in the preparation of food for meals. Provides kitchen clean-up to facilitate sanitizing of all food service areas.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION
May supervise Job Corps’ Work-Based Learning students assigned to the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES
o Transfers food, supplies and equipment between storage areas and kitchen and/or cafeteria.
o Washes, peels and cores fruit and vegetables as necessary.
o Sets up and takes down tables and chairs.
o Scrapes, washes and stores dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
o Clears, cleans, and sanitizes kitchen, cafeteria area and food storage areas.
o Cleans refrigerators, stoves, ovens and other kitchen equipment.
o Sweeps, mops, waxes and strips wax from floors.
o Cleans and stores trash containers in appropriate areas.
o Degreases and sanitizes vent screens and filters.
o Provides superior customer service at all times.
o Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.
o Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
o Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.
o Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
o Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
o Provides quality services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of requisite services.
 

BENEFITS:

• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee
  • no cost for single enrollees, opportunity to buy up for a richer plan and/or dependent coverage
• Employer sponsored Wellness Program
• Retirement plan options
• Professional development opportunities
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick time accruals
• Voluntary benefits offered through VOYA
• Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Dependent care FSA
  • Employer HSA Match Program
• 401k after one year of service with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program, etc
• Discounted dinner for $2.50 per employee per meal

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience in a food services operation desired. Ability to obtain local Food Handling/Health Certification required.

Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pou