JOB SUMMARY
This position reports directly to the Food Service Manager. The Food Service Assistant assists in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals; cleaning of equipment and kitchen; and delivery of meals to rooms.
O Prepare food and serve it in a timely manner
O Maintain the kitchen in a sanitary condition at all times
O Adhere to all USDA guidelines as it relates to food preparation
O Adhere to all County Regulations as it relates to facility cleanliness and maintenance
The Food Service Assistant performs the following tasks:
O Assist in the preparation of various types of food as directed by the Manager
O Perform skilled cooking tasks
O Clean kitchen equipment
O Responsible for appropriate distribution of food to classes
O Wash dishes as required
O Open to new ideas in cooking and actively involved in upgrading the food with regard to taste, appearance, and nutritional value
O May act as lead in absence of Food Service Manager.
O Serves the children as required.
O Plans and implements menus according to published guidelines in conjunction with the Food Service Manager.
O Receives and stores foods upon delivery.
O Assist with record keeping as required.
O Assist with other center duties as assigned to include restocking paper towels, tissue and some light mopping.
Professionalism
O Positively project the organization, goals, philosophies, and policies to Customers, Associates and the community.
O Model flexibility and an openness to changed in kitchen operation.
O Meet all training requirements.
The minimum qualifications are:
O One year experience in a school lunch room or similar operation
O Must possess a CPR/First Aid certificate or obtain one within 3 months.
O High school diploma or equivalent experience
O Knowledge of preparation methods, food storage procedures
O Must maintain an acceptable level of personal hygiene.
O Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or stack objects not to exceed 25 lbs
These skills and talents are required to successfully accomplish the above tasks:
O Warm personality and an accepting attitude toward young children and parents.
O A keen desire to work with children.
O Ability and willingness to work with numerous interruptions and distractions.
O Ability to communicate and interact effectively with others demonstrating tact, diplomacy and sensitivity to their concerns
O Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other staff members
O Sound literacy and numeracy skills.
O Alert, observant, active and able to use judgement and initiative.
O Ability to lift equipment.
We believe in aggressively preparing our children for each level of development. We use developmentally appropriate practices while building self-esteem, self-help skills, and confidence in a nurturing and loving environment.
We believe that the classroom is a mini-society and that teaching should help children establish the skills and talents necessary to reach his/her fullest potential; while feeling loved and secure. Excell Preparatory Center provides various avenues for each child's future success in the larger, high-tech, international society. Our teaching reflects a high regard for each child's uniqueness, with respect and understanding of societal and cultural diversity. We provide a sensitive, caring, professionally trained staff, dedicated to working in partnership with parents and families.
-Our Faculty & Staff
