Food Production Floor - 5:30am - 2:00pm, 8 hours

POSITION TITLE:  Food Production Floor 

LOCATION:  Food Production Center

STATUS:   Classified – Non-Exempt, Full Time 

HOURS OF WORK: 8.0 hours/day, 171 days/year 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM

HOURLY PAY: $15.00

BENEFITS: All benefits: Includes - Health, Vision, Dental, Short-term disability, Accident, Life, Cancer; Retirement; Paid leave 

POSITION SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for the purpose/s of providing support to the food service activities at assigned locations with specific responsibilities for preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel; and maintaining food service facilities and equipment in a safe and sanitary condition.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Breaks down bulk stock into recipe proportions efficiently using supplies. 

·         Enters items in the stock system for the purpose of maintaining an accurate record of inventory. 

·         Itemizes recipes accurately calculating amounts needed for food production centers. 

·         Supports cafeteria operations and service delivery. 

·         Troubleshoots site incidents ensuring computers are available for food production staff. 

·         Arranges food and beverage items and sets up appropriate equipment for the purpose of serving assigned items to students and staff in an efficient manner.

·         Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.

·         Cleans utensils, equipment, and storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions.

·         Evaluates prepared food items for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of orders to meet preparation requirements and/or complying with mandated health standards.

·         Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards.

·         Inventories food, condiments and supplies (e.g. napkins, silverware, straws, plates, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements.

·         Maintains equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for the purpose of complying with current health standards.

·         Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment. Performs functions of other nutritional services positions, as requested by supervisor for the purpose of ensuring adequate staff coverage within site nutritional services operations.

·         Prepares food and beverage items (e.g.   potatoes, rice, etc.) for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.

·         Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.

Education and Experience Requirements:

·         High School diploma or equivalent

·         1-3 years working in the food service industry preferred.

·         Experience working in a school district preferred.

·         Understanding of food and facility safety and sanitation practices.

·         Experience operating equipment found in a commercial kitchen.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills.

·         Ability to perform basic math and understand multi-step written and oral instructions.

·         Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.

·         High degree of motivation, responsibility, and confidentiality.

·         Demonstrated ability in compiling, organizing, and utilizing data.

·         Ability to problem solve with data and equipment.

·         Ability to work under direct supervision in a fast-paced work environment with constant interruptions.

·         Highly collaborative team player.

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
This position requires the performance of medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The position involves frequent balancing, lifting, carrying, climbing, feeling, fine finger dexterity, grasping, pushing, and/or pulling; occasional walking, crawling, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and stooping.  The position generally inv