Cafeteria Lead Helper

JOB TITLE: Lead School Cafeteria HelperREPORTS TO: School Culinary Supervisor LOCATION: Worcester Public Schools Worcester MassachusettsDEPARTMENT PURPOSEOur mission is to empower students to make healthier choices by working together supporting one another and building a Nutrition program with the community that values well-being and are dedicated to offering high quality nutritious and well-balanced meals for our 25000 students across 50 schools and programs while serving breakfast lunch supper after-school snacks and summer meals. The overall goal of our nutrition programs is to connect the Cafeteria Classroom and Community to improve student health and well OVERVIEWThe School Lead Cafeteria Helper will assist with all aspects of cafeteria operations including overseeing food preparation maintaining food safety standards managing inventory training and supervising staff and ensuring meal compliance. This position also requires strong leadership skills to ensure efficient cafeteria operations including food ordering report completion and adherence to health and safety regulations. Lead Cafeteria Helpers must hold and maintain certifications in CPR Food Allergen Awareness and ServSafe JOB FUNCTIONS (may be included along with other responsibilities)Food Preparation & Cooking: Oversee and participate in meal preparation by cutting chopping cooking and assembling ingredients for daily meals. Safely use knives and kitchen equipment (e.g. mixers slicers) to prepare food according to school menu Food: Oversee and participate in serving meals to students and staff during breakfast and lunch periods ensuring food portions are accurate and that food safety procedures are followed. Supervise & Train Helpers: Lead train and support cafeteria helpers in daily tasks including food prep food storage serving and maintaining cleanliness. Provide guidance to ensure staff adhere to food safety and operational Safety & Compliance: Monitor all food prior to service for taste appearance temperature volume and portion size. Monitor food quality and maintain accurate food temperature logs. Prepare and serve food following HACCP guidelines. Ensure that all meals are in compliance with reimbursable meal Ordering & Inventory: Order food produce and supplies in a timely manner and ensure proper storage and rotation of inventory. Follow proper labeling and dating procedures for all food items and ensure adherence to FIFO (First-In First-Out) method to reduce waste. Meet all necessary & Compliance Reporting: Complete production reports and maintain records of food temperatures inventory and other necessary documentation. Ensure compliance with all ServSafe HACCP DESE USDA and district Maintenance: Monitor kitchen equipment and report any maintenance or repair needs to the Cafeteria Supervisor. Ensure equipment is in working order and used & Staff Scheduling: Complete timesheets for all cafeteria staff and manage staff schedules based on operational needs. Ensure adequate staffing during meal & Sanitation: Oversee and participate in maintaining cleanliness in all areas of the cafeteria including tables serving lines prep tables walk-in fridge/freezer and floors. Supervise sweeping mopping and cleaning duties. Maintain a cleaning schedule for kitchen and production work areas including all equipment in a safe and sanitary : Oversee dishwashing operations ensuring that dishes trays utensils and other kitchen tools are sanitized and ready for Operation: Operate the Point of Sale (POS) register processing transactions and handling cash as Allergen Management: Ensure proper food allergen management and training for staff to minimize cross-contact and to adhere to food allergen safety Duties: Perform any other related duties as requested by the Director of Nutrition Services or the leadership AND REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Current CPR certificationCurrent Food Allergen certificationCurrent ServSafe Manager certificationPrior experience in food service school cafeteria or related to safely use kitchen equipment and tools including knives slicers and other food preparation of food safety standards and the ability to follow ServSafe HACCP and school district organizational and leadership skills with the ability to train and manage a team to lift up to 40 lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks including lifting bending and to stand or walk for 95% of the to work efficiently and responsibly in a fast-paced customer service and communication skills to interact with students staff and to follow written and verbal to manage and prioritize multiple tasks be available to work at any school site within the city as designated with respect to the contractual bidding QUALIFICATIONS:Prior experience in a supervisory or lead YEAR: This is a 42-week school-year position including: 180 pupil days plus the 3 days before students report to school and 3 professional development days during the school year. Additional professional development hours may be required to obtain required certifications. Additional hours over summer vacations may be available based on need but are not DAY: 6 hours per day for a guaranteed 30 hours per weekSALARY: This position is represented by the NAGE R1-16 Cafeteria Workers union and the salary is determined by the appropriate step on the Lead Cafeteria Helper salary schedule. Please note: To be considered for this role you MUST also register at City Hall 455 Main Street Worcester MA 01608 (Room 109). You willthen be added to the Civil Service List.