Production Assistant
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JOB SUMMARY: The Production Assistant assists with the production of food preparing frozen meals for distribution by drivers dish washing and pot and pan washing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prep Duties:
- Assists with daily prep tasks as required.
- Responsible for production and packaging of frozen meals.
- Maintains safe and sanitary procedures according to program standards and policies in all areas of cleanup and food services.
- Assists Lead Cook in preparation of meals and starch as needed.
- Maintains cleanliness in the meal service area and works with volunteers as needed.
- May assist in menu planning.
Dishwashing Duties:
- Cleans washes sanitizes and stores meal service dishes pots and pans as well as work areas and food service equipment.
- Transports dishes and meal pans to and from meal service area and dish room.
- Maintains cleanliness in dish area.
- Checks temperatures and sanitizes surfaces and equipment daily; documents activity.
- Changes bucket containing sanitizer soap and rinse.
- Checks dishwasher temperature and chlorine PPM daily. Addresses any problems that may arise with the Food Service Manager.
- Closes the kitchen including the dish area.
- Participates in training and other meetings as required by the Food Service Manager.
General Duties:
- Works with student interns and volunteers working within the professional discipline and program area. Participates actively in their training as a guide teacher and mentor.
- Acts in a manner consistent with agency values.
Qualifications
EDUCATION &/or EXPERIENCE:
- Prior experience in food handling service and cleanup desirable.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of and ability to follow public health and safety standards.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:
- Food Handlers certification required (ServSafe National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or other approved certification).
- Current CPR and First Aid certification within six (6) months of hire.
PRESCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires clearance of a DOJ and FBI criminal history background check
- COVID19 and Influenza (flu) vaccines preferred.
JOB SKILLS:
- Ability to function effectively within a multiservice communitybased nonprofit agency.
- Possess knowledge and sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.
- Ability to work as part of diverse teams made up of various occupations collaborating for common goals.
- Ability to interpret and comply with various agency program and food safety requirements.
- Possess knowledge skills and experience with food programs as well as large quantity and progressive cookery.
- Possess general knowledge of basic nutrition food sanitation and food safety.
- Possess attention to detail and ability to judge food quality.
- Ability to handle and prepare food in accordance with high quality food preparation sanitation and safety standards.
- Ability to use and care for various types of kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Ability to learn quickly and remain flexible while working in a constantly changing environment.
- Possess critical thinking skills. Ability to use good judgment be resourceful and solve problems.
- Ability to maintain strong effective interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and to act with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to work cooperatively and to be respectful and helpful to others.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others in verbal and written form.
- Ability to read write and follow oral instructions and instructions written in English.
- Ability to respond to direction and improve performance through feedback.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Ability to maintain excellent attendance and punctuality records.
- Basic knowledge of computers and webbased applications such as timekeeping training andemail programs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical abilities sufficient to move between different staff work areas stand for long periods of time bend and lift and carry food items and supplies. Work takes place in a kitchen with exposure to hot food cleaning chemicals and varying temperatures. Must be able to communicate with coworkers operate a computer and use hands repetitively.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed. They are not to be considered an exhaustive list of all job tasks performed. The agency reserves the right to change job descriptions work hours or work sites as required by the program.
The Humboldt Senior Resource Center is a private nonprofit multipurpose senior center providing a continuum of social and health related services. The agency currently holds contracts with the California Department of Aging and Area 1 Agency on Aging.
The Humboldt Senior Resource Center is an equal opportunity employer. We will not unlawfully discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any terms or conditions of employment based on race color national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation age religion physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy breastfeeding gender identity marital status citizenship status military or veteran status genetic information or other basis protected by applicable Federal or State law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
