Food Service Worker

Job Description

Under the direction of the Head Start Manager, the Food Service Worker is responsible for providing our children/youth with nutritious home-style meals, maintaining the kitchen, handling inventory, and may be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.

Qualifications

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  HSD or GED required is required.
• Minimum of two years of school based or HS cooking experience is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not include any supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

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  Performs according to the standards set forth by Head Start, NAEYC, CACFP, USDA, Tennessee Day Care Licensing and Porter-Leath while performing duties within the kitchen and the center.

• Prepares and serves meals in quantities according to menu, special dietary needs, and number of persons to be served in accordance with USDA recommended daily dietary allowances.

• Maintains and regularly updates inventory of all food supplies and equipment.

• Completes food and kitchen supply ordering in a timely manner taking into account the program budget, timelines, and needs.

• Reports kitchen information and issues to various supervising bodies.

• Complies with all health department and Porter-Leath requirements regarding food preparation, food storage and cleanliness.

• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen area by washing dishes, cleaning counters and equipment, sweeping and mopping, and other tasks.

• Maintains logs, receipts and documentation so that information is maintained and readily researchable.

• Keeps Supervisor informed of programmatic issues in a timely and concise manner.

• Works cooperatively with other staff to create a positive, enriching and safe environment for children, families and staff.

• Completes monthly reporting to the appropriate authorities.

• Participate in the education of our students by collaborating with teachers and other members of the staff

• Contributes to team effort by performing other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient computer experience.
• Must have a working knowledge of USDA Child Food Program.
• Must have a working knowledge of Food Safety.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to remain stationary as well as move about the work environment. The employee must be able to manipulate and use materials as well as position objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to distinguish colors and see up-close. The employee will work in a non-smoking environment.

Special Conditions

This position requires a valid driver's license, a personal vehicle to travel locally to various sites, good driving record with appropriate level of automobile insurance.

NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.