JOB TITLE: Kitchen Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

• General knowledge or experience with food preparation and service;
• Physically able to stand long periods of time;
• Physically fit for strenuous activity of lifting and moving items up to 30lbs;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including child friendly nature;
• Acts with integrity, fairness, trust, respect, and professionalism.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Assists in food preparation and service, as needed, for Breakfast, Lunch and Snack, using proper USDA portion control standards;

• Completes morning set up procedures to include: sinks, silverware, napkins, sanitizer bottles, water cart, washing fruit, snack cart, breakfast restock, and Tidewatch snacks;
• Maintains dish room and floors; washing dishes and sweeping as needed;
• Assists with receipt of deliveries and proper stocking procedures;
• Ensures productivity levels are high at all times to achieve daily goals in a timely manner;
• Completes breakdown and clean-up duties to include: storage of foods, dishwashing, sanitizing wipe down, sweep floor, dressings restocked and Tidewatch set-up;
• Reports food supply needs to the Executive Chef;
• Assists with cafeteria set up or clean up;
• Assists with chalkboard education and/or cafeteria interaction;
• Follows proper food handling to maintain food quality and ensure food safety.
• Responsible for the preparation and serving of food and beverages in accordance with all federal, state, and local policies.
• Adheres to all health and safety policies.

• Operates equipment in properly to assure safety and to avoid damage to the equipment.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment; performs job safely.
• Adheres to policies and procedures as outlined in the Riverview Employee Handbook.
• Responsible for maintaining the highest standards of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Establishes effective working relationships with other members of the school staff.
• Promotes the overall effectiveness by performing tasks and sharing responsibilities with members of the department during peak periods or when there is an overload of duties.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.
• Maintains job skills and participate in available training programs.

Terms of Employment:
Part Time as needed. Approximately 15 hours per week.