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Job Location drjobs

Houston - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

180 DAYS PER YEAR

MIN: $15.08/HRLY

MID: $17.38/HRLY


JOB TITLE/DEPARTMENT: Food Preparation Specialist

Child Nutrition Department


REPORTS TO: Child Nutrition Manager

Area Supervisor

Child Nutrition Director


WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non exempt


PAY GRADE: C1


PRIMARY PURPOSE


The primary purpose of the Food Preparation Specialist is to prepare and serve high quality safe food to students and staff with excellent customer service. Maintain high standards of quality in food production sanitation and safety practices.
All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity support organizational goals communicate in a clear and respectful manner championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.


QUALIFICATIONS:


Required:

  • Certified by the Child Nutrition Department in safety and sanitation

Preferred:

  • 1 year Food Service experience

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

  • Understand/perform basic math operations
  • Understand verbal and written instructions in English
  • Able to communicate in English


MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:


Preparation of Food and Service Area

  • Follow standardized recipes accurately
  • Follow all established safety and sanitation procedures
  • Prepare a variety of food including: main entrees vegetables salads sandwiches and bread/desserts
  • Perform a variety of functions which may include: baking frying serving line setup providing backup to serving lines cashiering and cleanup
  • Customer service during meal times
  • Serve menu items controlling portions to planned amounts
  • Display a positive attitude using appropriate language and facial expressions
  • Encourage students to develop good nutritional habits
  • Ability to identify reimbursable meals
  • Ability to operate a cash register and make change


Type of Equipment Used:


Large and small kitchen equipment and tools include but is not limited to the following: electric slicer mixer pressure steamer deepfat fryer sharp cutting tools ovens dishwasher and food and utility carts


Personal Protective Equipment:


Safety equipment includes but is not limited to the following: rubber gloves oven mitts and gloves cutting gloves goggles cloth apron vinyl apron plastic serving gloves back support belt or any other safety equipment required by the Child Nutrition Department


Physical Demands:

  • Required use of chemical cleaning supplies daily
  • Work well alone or with others
  • Continual walking pushing and pulling; frequent stooping bending kneeling and climbing (ladder) moderate lifting and carrying; moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures
  • Must have corrected 20/20 vision good depth perception and the ability to distinguish between colors
  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds
  • Must be able to operate institutional food service equipment
  • Must be able to bend at the knees and waist
  • Must be able to carry 18 x 26 x 2 pans unassisted
  • Must be able to move easily from one area in the Spring ISD kitchen to another
  • Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
  • Must be able to twist at the waist and use two arms and hands in a sweeping motion
  • Must be able to reach over your head
  • Must be able to work in a variable environment which includes high humidity and hot and cold temperatures


WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Required use of chemical cleaning supplies daily
  • Work well alone or with others
  • Continual walking pushing and pulling; frequent stooping bending kneeling and climbing (ladder) moderate lifting and carrying; moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures
  • Must have corrected 20/20 vision good depth perception and the ability to distinguish between colors
  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds
  • Must be able to operate institutional food service equipment
  • Must be able to bend at the knees and waist
  • Must be able to carry 18 x 26 x 2 pans unassisted
  • Must be able to move easily from one area in the Spring ISD kitchen to another
  • Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
  • Must be able to twist at the waist and use two arms and hands in a sweeping motion
  • Must be able to reach over your head
  • Must be able to work in a variable environment which includes high humidity and hot and cold temperatures


The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type

Full-Time

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