Our Sampling Kitchen is where we carefully test our food products to bring customers the high-quality ALDI-exclusive brands and flavors they love. Supporting our buying team with food preparation, and setting up daily sampling sessions for the purpose of sensory evaluations. The best part? You'll pursue your passion for food with the support of a stable, growing company. In this role the Chef II will be responsible for daily samplings, sensory evaluation and recipe development They will work with Quality Assurance, National Buying Services, Marketing, Public Relations and Corporate Responsibility. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment, multitask effectively, possess strong problem-solving skills, have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, and have an educational background in Culinary Arts. The objective of this role is to support the preparation of food products for the purpose of quality evaluation. Position Type: Full-Time Starting Wage: $21.50 per hour Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. • Consults with the Buying team where necessary and organizes the preparation schedule to ensure items are prepared on time and in an appropriate manner. • Serves as a liaison for internal operational tasks, including but not limited to, internal catering requests, inventory collection and product sample submissions. • Provides feedback relating to cooking instructions, product packaging, and sensory attributes, in relation to the benchmark and company specifications. • Provides training to new personnel and contributes to committee or teamwork. • Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility. • Leads the preparation for all sampling sessions. • Assists in the development and maintenance of quality evaluation processes and projects. • Supports sample evaluation processes, including but not limited to, sensory evaluation tool development, sensory training sessions and internal sensory panels. • Creates recipes and menus utilizing private label items for packaging, in-store merchandising, marketing purposes and approved internal meetings. • Prepares reports, presentations and quality evaluation materials for use by QA Kitchen, QA Department and Buying Team. • Supports the Quality Assurance Product Evaluation process through the physical evaluation of product including but not limited to: sensory attribute evaluation, percentage by weight, Brix, Viscosity, and the preparation of relevant data to support the evaluation. • Supports Public Relations initiatives and provides culinary support at events hosted on-site. • Maintains a thorough understanding of sampling procedures and follows them appropriately. • Maintains the high standards of hygiene, safety, cleanliness, and sanitation in the sampling and kitchen areas. • Cleans up the product samples between each sampling. • Ensures all product samples are handled and stored in a safe, organized manner. • Maintains weekly inventory of all storage areas in the sampling kitchen following the first in, first out rule for best buy dates. • Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership. • Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility. • Other duties as assigned. Job-specific Competencies: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role. • Gives attention to detail and follows instruction. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Effective time management; maximizes productivity. • Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience. • Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties. • Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures. • Possesses a keen sense of palate and smell to evaluate, identify, and communicate all sensory aspects of products. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure. • Excellent culinary skills, including the ability to follow cooking instructions. Education and Experience: • Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts or a related field required. • A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Culinary Arts required. • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred. • ServSafe Food Manager Training for food service and sanitation will be completed within 90 days of hire and the certificate must be renewed and maintained according to Illinois Department of Health guidelines required. • Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Physical Requirements: • Work may be performed in a kitchen, office, remote office or a combination of both environment where kitchen equipment, a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties. • Regularly operates a variety of kitchen equipment required for the preparation of food and product sampling. • Regularly required to reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another. • Regularly required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs. • Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs. Travel: • Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks. ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including: 401(k) Plan Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) PerkSpot National Discount Program In addition, eligible employees are offered: Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Term Life Insurance Click here to learn more about the benefits ALDI has to offer ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Our Sampling Kitchen is where we carefully test our food products to bring customers the high-quality ALDI-exclusive brands and flavors they love. Supporting our buying team with food preparation, and setting up daily sampling sessions for the purpose of sensory evaluations. The best part? You'll pursue your passion for food with the support of a stable, growing company. In this role the Chef II will be responsible for daily samplings, sensory evaluation and recipe development They will work with Quality Assurance, National Buying Services, Marketing, Public Relations and Corporate Responsibility. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment, multitask effectively, possess strong problem-solving skills, have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, and have an educational background in Culinary Arts. The objective of this role is to support the preparation of food products for the purpose of quality evaluation. Position Type: Full-Time Starting Wage: $21.50 per hour Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. • Consults with the Buying team where necessary and organizes the preparation schedule to ensure items are prepared on time and in an appropriate manner. • Serves as a liaison for internal operational tasks, including but not limited to, internal catering requests, inventory collection and product sample submissions. • Provides feedback relating to cooking instructions, product packaging, and sensory attributes, in relation to the benchmark and company specifications. • Provides training to new personnel and contributes to committee or teamwork. • Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility. • Leads the preparation for all sampling sessions. • Assists in the development and maintenance of quality evaluation processes and projects. • Supports sample evaluation processes, including but not limited to, sensory evaluation tool development, sensory training sessions and internal sensory panels. • Creates recipes and menus utilizing private label items for packaging, in-store merchandising, marketing purposes and approved internal meetings. • Prepares reports, presentations and quality evaluation materials for use by QA Kitchen, QA Department and Buying Team. • Supports the Quality Assurance Product Evaluation process through the physical evaluation of product including but not limited to: sensory attribute evaluation, percentage by weight, Brix, Viscosity, and the preparation of relevant data to support the evaluation. • Supports Public Relations initiatives and provides culinary support at events hosted on-site. • Maintains a thorough understanding of sampling procedures and follows them appropriately. • Maintains the high standards of hygiene, safety, cleanliness, and sanitation in the sampling and kitchen areas. • Cleans up the product samples between each sampling. • Ensures all product samples are handled and stored in a safe, organized manner. • Maintains weekly inventory of all storage areas in the sampling kitchen following the first in, first out rule for best buy dates. • Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership. • Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility. • Other duties as assigned. Job-specific Competencies: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role. • Gives attention to detail and follows instruction. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Effective time management; maximizes productivity. • Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience. • Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties. • Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures. • Possesses a keen sense of palate and smell to evaluate, identify, and communicate all sensory aspects of products. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure. • Excellent culinary skills, including the ability to follow cooking instructions. Education and Experience: • Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts or a related field required. • A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Culinary Arts required. • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred. • ServSafe Food Manager Training for food service and sanitation will be completed within 90 days of hire and the certificate must be renewed and maintained according to Illinois Department of Health guidelines required. • Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Physical Requirements: • Work may be performed in a kitchen, office, remote office or a combination of both environment where kitchen equipment, a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties. • Regularly operates a variety of kitchen equipment required for the preparation of food and product sampling. • Regularly required to reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another. • Regularly required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs. • Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs. Travel: • Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks. ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including: 401(k) Plan Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) PerkSpot National Discount Program In addition, eligible employees are offered: Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Term Life Insurance Click here to learn more about the benefits ALDI has to offer ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
Our Sampling Kitchen is where we carefully test our food products to bring customers the high-quality ALDI-exclusive brands and flavors they love. Supporting our buying team with food preparation, and setting up daily sampling sessions for the purpose of sensory evaluations. The best part? You'll pursue your passion for food with the support of a stable, growing company. In this role the Chef II will be responsible for daily samplings, sensory evaluation and recipe development They will work with Quality Assurance, National Buying Services, Marketing, Public Relations and Corporate Responsibility. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment, multitask effectively, possess strong problem-solving skills, have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, and have an educational background in Culinary Arts. The objective of this role is to support the preparation of food products for the purpose of quality evaluation. Position Type: Full-Time Starting Wage: $21.50 per hour Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. • Consults with the Buying team where necessary and organizes the preparation schedule to ensure items are prepared on time and in an appropriate manner. • Serves as a liaison for internal operational tasks, including but not limited to, internal catering requests, inventory collection and product sample submissions. • Provides feedback relating to cooking instructions, product packaging, and sensory attributes, in relation to the benchmark and company specifications. • Provides training to new personnel and contributes to committee or teamwork. • Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility. • Leads the preparation for all sampling sessions. • Assists in the development and maintenance of quality evaluation processes and projects. • Supports sample evaluation processes, including but not limited to, sensory evaluation tool development, sensory training sessions and internal sensory panels. • Creates recipes and menus utilizing private label items for packaging, in-store merchandising, marketing purposes and approved internal meetings. • Prepares reports, presentations and quality evaluation materials for use by QA Kitchen, QA Department and Buying Team. • Supports the Quality Assurance Product Evaluation process through the physical evaluation of product including but not limited to: sensory attribute evaluation, percentage by weight, Brix, Viscosity, and the preparation of relevant data to support the evaluation. • Supports Public Relations initiatives and provides culinary support at events hosted on-site. • Maintains a thorough understanding of sampling procedures and follows them appropriately. • Maintains the high standards of hygiene, safety, cleanliness, and sanitation in the sampling and kitchen areas. • Cleans up the product samples between each sampling. • Ensures all product samples are handled and stored in a safe, organized manner. • Maintains weekly inventory of all storage areas in the sampling kitchen following the first in, first out rule for best buy dates. • Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership. • Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility. • Other duties as assigned. Job-specific Competencies: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role. • Gives attention to detail and follows instruction. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Effective time management; maximizes productivity. • Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience. • Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties. • Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures. • Possesses a keen sense of palate and smell to evaluate, identify, and communicate all sensory aspects of products. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure. • Excellent culinary skills, including the ability to follow cooking instructions. Education and Experience: • Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts or a related field required. • A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Culinary Arts required. • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred. • ServSafe Food Manager Training for food service and sanitation will be completed within 90 days of hire and the certificate must be renewed and maintained according to Illinois Department of Health guidelines required. • Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Physical Requirements: • Work may be performed in a kitchen, office, remote office or a combination of both environment where kitchen equipment, a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties. • Regularly operates a variety of kitchen equipment required for the preparation of food and product sampling. • Regularly required to reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another. • Regularly required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs. • Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs. Travel: • Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks. ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including: 401(k) Plan Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) PerkSpot National Discount Program In addition, eligible employees are offered: Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Term Life Insurance Click here to learn more about the benefits ALDI has to offer ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Our Sampling Kitchen is where we carefully test our food products to bring customers the high-quality ALDI-exclusive brands and flavors they love. Supporting our buying team with food preparation, and setting up daily sampling sessions for the purpose of sensory evaluations. The best part? You'll pursue your passion for food with the support of a stable, growing company. In this role the Chef II will be responsible for daily samplings, sensory evaluation and recipe development They will work with Quality Assurance, National Buying Services, Marketing, Public Relations and Corporate Responsibility. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment, multitask effectively, possess strong problem-solving skills, have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, and have an educational background in Culinary Arts. The objective of this role is to support the preparation of food products for the purpose of quality evaluation. Position Type: Full-Time Starting Wage: $21.50 per hour Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. • Consults with the Buying team where necessary and organizes the preparation schedule to ensure items are prepared on time and in an appropriate manner. • Serves as a liaison for internal operational tasks, including but not limited to, internal catering requests, inventory collection and product sample submissions. • Provides feedback relating to cooking instructions, product packaging, and sensory attributes, in relation to the benchmark and company specifications. • Provides training to new personnel and contributes to committee or teamwork. • Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility. • Leads the preparation for all sampling sessions. • Assists in the development and maintenance of quality evaluation processes and projects. • Supports sample evaluation processes, including but not limited to, sensory evaluation tool development, sensory training sessions and internal sensory panels. • Creates recipes and menus utilizing private label items for packaging, in-store merchandising, marketing purposes and approved internal meetings. • Prepares reports, presentations and quality evaluation materials for use by QA Kitchen, QA Department and Buying Team. • Supports the Quality Assurance Product Evaluation process through the physical evaluation of product including but not limited to: sensory attribute evaluation, percentage by weight, Brix, Viscosity, and the preparation of relevant data to support the evaluation. • Supports Public Relations initiatives and provides culinary support at events hosted on-site. • Maintains a thorough understanding of sampling procedures and follows them appropriately. • Maintains the high standards of hygiene, safety, cleanliness, and sanitation in the sampling and kitchen areas. • Cleans up the product samples between each sampling. • Ensures all product samples are handled and stored in a safe, organized manner. • Maintains weekly inventory of all storage areas in the sampling kitchen following the first in, first out rule for best buy dates. • Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership. • Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility. • Other duties as assigned. Job-specific Competencies: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role. • Gives attention to detail and follows instruction. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Effective time management; maximizes productivity. • Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience. • Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties. • Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures. • Possesses a keen sense of palate and smell to evaluate, identify, and communicate all sensory aspects of products. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure. • Excellent culinary skills, including the ability to follow cooking instructions. Education and Experience: • Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts or a related field required. • A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Culinary Arts required. • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred. • ServSafe Food Manager Training for food service and sanitation will be completed within 90 days of hire and the certificate must be renewed and maintained according to Illinois Department of Health guidelines required. • Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Physical Requirements: • Work may be performed in a kitchen, office, remote office or a combination of both environment where kitchen equipment, a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties. • Regularly operates a variety of kitchen equipment required for the preparation of food and product sampling. • Regularly required to reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another. • Regularly required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs. • Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs. Travel: • Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks. ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including: 401(k) Plan Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) PerkSpot National Discount Program In addition, eligible employees are offered: Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Term Life Insurance Click here to learn more about the benefits ALDI has to offer ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
California Department of Education
San Mateo, California
JOB SUMMARY: Under immediate direction of the Student Nutrition Services Lead, prepare and serve food in a school cafeteria; maintain food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition; understands and works effectively with people of differing cultures; and perform related duties as assigned. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Employees with minimal experience in food services may be trained on all duties to be assigned. Position incumbents work under immediate direction of the Nutrition Services Lead and perform duties according to prescribed methods and practices. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Prepare vegetables, fruit, meat, and other foods for cooking; prepare salads, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages. Assist in preparation of scratch cooked entrees and baking bread and pastries; check recipes to estimate quantities of ingredients. Heats, portions and serves food to students and staff according to established procedures; set up steam tables and apportion and arrange food for serving; serve lunches and snacks for students and faculty; assures proper temperature of foods. Maintains food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; cleans serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment in the kitchen. Retrieves food items according to established quantity specifications; stocks condiments, food items and paper goods; stores and rotates supplies in storage areas including freezing temperature areas. Operates standard food service equipment such as ovens, utensils, microwaves and warmers; operates a calculator, money counter and computerized cash register in performing cashier duties as assigned; and counts money and makes correct change. Serve food in a food distribution line. Count and stock food on lunch carts and maintain records of items received and sold. May operate a hand operated snack and/or ala carte service cart. Arranges and sells food items, accounts for cash, student meal cards, and meal counts. Fills and wipes off condiment containers. Restocks napkin and eating utensil dispensers. Washes, sanitizes and cleans kitchen equipment, surfaces, and serving areas. Performs related duties as assigned. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Incumbent must be able to perform essential functions above with or without reasonable accommodation. Incumbent must maintain a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and working relationship with the department supervisor and departmental employees, other District employees, the Board of Education, students, parents and the general public. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Six (6) months of experience performing work involving food preparation using standard kitchen tools and equipment, and serving food in large quantities. KNOWLEDGE OF: Practices, procedures, methods of organizing and techniques involved in quantity of food preparation and serving including salads, sandwiches, and simple desserts. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Proper lifting and moving materials techniques. Standard kitchen equipment and utensils. Sanitation and safety practices related to preparing, handling and serving food. Portion control techniques. Skills to compute weights, measures, counts, portions, and cashiering. Prefer computer knowledge including Microsoft office, e-mail, and basic data entry. ABILITY TO: Understand and follow oral and written directions. Make basic arithmetical calculations needed to measure quantities. Learn to operate food preparation appliances found in school cafeterias. Learn basic procedures, methods, and equipment used in preparing and serving large quantities of food. Learn sanitation practices related to the handling and serving of food. Maintain harmonious working relations with school officials, school employees, and students. Work with a point of sales system. Work cooperatively with others in all services areas of the Student Nutrition Department (Cafeteria, Snack bar, and Food services carts.) Prepare and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff at an assigned school site. Maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition. Perform cashiering duties as assigned. Learn to operate a computer. Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Maintain various records related to work performed. Read and interpret records to determine proper food quantity specifications. Add, subtract, multiply and divide with speed and accuracy. Handle hot material and work in an environment dominated by wide temperature extremes. Meet schedules and time lines. Observe health, sanitation, and safety requirements. Meet District standard of professional attitude as outline in Board Policies 4119.21, 4219.21, & 4319.21, Professional Standards for Classified Employees. Meet and Understand State of California Universal Mandated Meals Program, Ed Code Section 49501.5 WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Food service environment. Work is performed in a high school cafeteria environment; subject to heat from ovens, lifting, pulling, pushing and standing for long periods of time. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Stamina sufficient to stand for extended periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers sufficient to handle cooking tools and to operate food service equipment. Speech and hearing sufficient to receive instructions and relay information. Physical strength sufficient to push, carry, and lift large and heavy ( lbs.) boxes, sacks of food, pots, and kettles. Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Vision sufficient to evaluate status of food in preparation, read preparation requirements, read temperature gauges and dials. Work in cold and freezer temperature areas. Operate a food services cart. HAZARDS: Heat from ovens. Exposure to very hot foods, equipment and metal objects LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must obtain a Serve-Safe certificate from the Department of Environmental Health within 6 months of employment and must re-certify within 6 months of expiration of certificate. Must successfully pass the District's pre-employment Department of Justice Live Scan fingerprinting. Must successfully pass the District's pre-employment tuberculosis testing. Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications
Apr 11, 2024
Full time
JOB SUMMARY: Under immediate direction of the Student Nutrition Services Lead, prepare and serve food in a school cafeteria; maintain food service facilities in a clean and sanitary condition; understands and works effectively with people of differing cultures; and perform related duties as assigned. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Employees with minimal experience in food services may be trained on all duties to be assigned. Position incumbents work under immediate direction of the Nutrition Services Lead and perform duties according to prescribed methods and practices. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Prepare vegetables, fruit, meat, and other foods for cooking; prepare salads, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages. Assist in preparation of scratch cooked entrees and baking bread and pastries; check recipes to estimate quantities of ingredients. Heats, portions and serves food to students and staff according to established procedures; set up steam tables and apportion and arrange food for serving; serve lunches and snacks for students and faculty; assures proper temperature of foods. Maintains food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; cleans serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment in the kitchen. Retrieves food items according to established quantity specifications; stocks condiments, food items and paper goods; stores and rotates supplies in storage areas including freezing temperature areas. Operates standard food service equipment such as ovens, utensils, microwaves and warmers; operates a calculator, money counter and computerized cash register in performing cashier duties as assigned; and counts money and makes correct change. Serve food in a food distribution line. Count and stock food on lunch carts and maintain records of items received and sold. May operate a hand operated snack and/or ala carte service cart. Arranges and sells food items, accounts for cash, student meal cards, and meal counts. Fills and wipes off condiment containers. Restocks napkin and eating utensil dispensers. Washes, sanitizes and cleans kitchen equipment, surfaces, and serving areas. Performs related duties as assigned. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Incumbent must be able to perform essential functions above with or without reasonable accommodation. Incumbent must maintain a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and working relationship with the department supervisor and departmental employees, other District employees, the Board of Education, students, parents and the general public. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Six (6) months of experience performing work involving food preparation using standard kitchen tools and equipment, and serving food in large quantities. KNOWLEDGE OF: Practices, procedures, methods of organizing and techniques involved in quantity of food preparation and serving including salads, sandwiches, and simple desserts. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Proper lifting and moving materials techniques. Standard kitchen equipment and utensils. Sanitation and safety practices related to preparing, handling and serving food. Portion control techniques. Skills to compute weights, measures, counts, portions, and cashiering. Prefer computer knowledge including Microsoft office, e-mail, and basic data entry. ABILITY TO: Understand and follow oral and written directions. Make basic arithmetical calculations needed to measure quantities. Learn to operate food preparation appliances found in school cafeterias. Learn basic procedures, methods, and equipment used in preparing and serving large quantities of food. Learn sanitation practices related to the handling and serving of food. Maintain harmonious working relations with school officials, school employees, and students. Work with a point of sales system. Work cooperatively with others in all services areas of the Student Nutrition Department (Cafeteria, Snack bar, and Food services carts.) Prepare and serve hot and cold menu items to students and staff at an assigned school site. Maintain food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition. Perform cashiering duties as assigned. Learn to operate a computer. Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Maintain various records related to work performed. Read and interpret records to determine proper food quantity specifications. Add, subtract, multiply and divide with speed and accuracy. Handle hot material and work in an environment dominated by wide temperature extremes. Meet schedules and time lines. Observe health, sanitation, and safety requirements. Meet District standard of professional attitude as outline in Board Policies 4119.21, 4219.21, & 4319.21, Professional Standards for Classified Employees. Meet and Understand State of California Universal Mandated Meals Program, Ed Code Section 49501.5 WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Food service environment. Work is performed in a high school cafeteria environment; subject to heat from ovens, lifting, pulling, pushing and standing for long periods of time. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Stamina sufficient to stand for extended periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers sufficient to handle cooking tools and to operate food service equipment. Speech and hearing sufficient to receive instructions and relay information. Physical strength sufficient to push, carry, and lift large and heavy ( lbs.) boxes, sacks of food, pots, and kettles. Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Vision sufficient to evaluate status of food in preparation, read preparation requirements, read temperature gauges and dials. Work in cold and freezer temperature areas. Operate a food services cart. HAZARDS: Heat from ovens. Exposure to very hot foods, equipment and metal objects LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must obtain a Serve-Safe certificate from the Department of Environmental Health within 6 months of employment and must re-certify within 6 months of expiration of certificate. Must successfully pass the District's pre-employment Department of Justice Live Scan fingerprinting. Must successfully pass the District's pre-employment tuberculosis testing. Requirements / Qualifications Requirements / Qualifications