Department: Food Service

Reports to: Director of Food Service

Hours: 8:00 am – 1:30 pm on days that lunch is served

Pay: $15.45 / hour

SUMMARY: Assists in the preparation and serving of quality food to customers in an efficient, caring and pleasant manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.

• All Assistant Cook roles:
• Assists the Head Cook with food preparation as directed.
• Assists the Head Cook with pre-preparation and panning of food as directed.
• Assists with the daily cleaning of all kitchen areas and equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitary requirements are met.
• Sets up and breaks down serving lines.
• Operates necessary food service and point of sale equipment.
• Addresses student issues and questions in a sympathetic and confidential manner.
• Ensures that food safety standards are met.
• Assists with ordering of supplies as directed by the Head Cook.
• Assists with the storage and safe-keeping of supplies as directed by the Head Cook.
• Ensures that student meals meet USDA meal pattern requirements for reimbursement.
• Completes accurate production records following MDE and departmental standards.

• Driver role:
• Ensures that food safety standards are met during transportation of potentially hazardous foods.
• Completes morning deliveries between school buildings in a timely manner employing safe driving techniques.
• Interacts with staff members employing a helpful and pleasant demeanor and approach.
• Proactively identifies issues, resolutions and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Informs the Director of Food Service of any vehicle issues that may arise.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) previous experience with quantity food preparation and service. Recognized Food Safety Manager Certification such as “ServSafe” or equivalent according to the Macomb County Health Department.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of US currency and weight measurement, volume and distance. Ability to calculate per serving ingredient quantities based on standardized recipes. Ability to forecast servings based on historical data and current trends.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers and students. Ability to pass written and demonstrative managers exam. Good organization and math skills; ability to lift 50 lbs., ability to perform job and communicate in a noisy environment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to lead and set an example for staff members. Ability to problem solve and improvise under adverse conditions, such as equipment failure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as milk crates, frozen foods, canned food etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in temperatures above 100 degrees and occasionally will walk on slippery surfaces. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and other workers. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety, well-being and work output of others. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud to where you have to raise your voice to be heard. 

Non-Discrimination Statement

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Richmond Community School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion ,military status, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, age (except as authorized by law,) height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. Should you need to contact someone about discrimination of any kind in the school district, contact the Superintendent at 35276 Division, Richmond, MI 48062.