Food Service Assistant

THIS PART-TIME ROLE WITH SENIOR AND SOCIAL SERVICES AT THE RIVERFRONT COMMUNITY CENTER IS 19.5 HOURS PER WEEK (MONDAY - THURSDAY 9:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. AND FRIDAY 10 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M.).

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision of the Senior Center Supervisor incumbent supports the daily operation of the Senior Center meal program by assisting in the preparation serving and clean-up of nutritious lunches for program participants and Riverfront Community Center Café patrons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Assists in the preparation and portioning of meals according to daily menus and nutritional guidelines. Follows all food handling and safety regulations including temperature control and sanitation standards.
2. Sets up dining and serving areas including utensils beverages and condiments. Serves meals to program participants in a courteous and efficient manner.
3. Takes/prepares food orders and accepts payment from Riverfront Community Center Café patrons as assigned.
4. Maintains cleanliness of kitchen dining room and storage areas by cleaning and sanitizing equipment dishes and workstations. Clears and cleans dining room tables and organizes storage areas.
5. Assists in receiving and storing food deliveries; rotates stock to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
6. Assists in maintaining accurate meal count and inventory records.
7. Purchases supplies and ingredients for recipes as necessary.
8. Performs the Cooks duties in his/her absence.
9. Contributes to a respectful and safe work environment by fostering a culture of positive communication and ethical behavior with an emphasis on providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Assists with generating menu ideas.
2. Performs other duties as required.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

• Maintains confidentiality of records and information as appropriate

CONDUCT:

• Observes safe work practices
• Observes state traffic laws
• Represents the Town in a professional and courteous manner at all times

DEPENDABILITY:

• Regularly attends and is punctual for work

NOTE: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and responsibility. Incumbent must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE:

• Ability to
  • follow verbal and written instructions
  • manage time effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure timely meal preparation
  • work as a part of a small team in a fast-paced kitchen and dining setting
  • Perform basic math skills to prepare recipes and execute sales/purchase transactions
• Knowledge of
  • safe food handling practices and food preparation
  • basic food preparation methods including but not limited to cooking and baking
• Skilled in
  • the safe and efficient use of commercial kitchen tools including but not limited to peelers knives and measuring utensils; and equipment such as mixers blenders stoves and ovens
  • providing customer service
  • interpersonal communication especially with older adults

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to
  • push/pull/lift objects of up to 40 pounds stand for prolonged periods of time and walk short distances
  • perform manipulative skills such as operating hand tools and kitchen equipment and supplies
  • see objects closely as in reading a recipe; hear normal sounds with background noise; distinguish voice patterns and communicate with speech as in using a telephone
  • concentrate on minimal details with ongoing interruptions; remember multiple tasks/assignments over short periods; understand and relate to specific ideas generally several at a time.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Age 18
• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years experience in commercial food preparation; relevant experience may be substituted for up to two (2) years of high school education

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:

• Connecticut Health Department Food Protection Manager Certification within 90 days of hire
• Drivers License