What are the responsibilities and job description for the Most Precious Blood, Fort Wayne- Cafeteria Assistant position at Diocesan AM Services of Fort Wayne?
Most Precious Blood School
1529 Barthold St.
Fort Wayne IN. 46808
Cafeteria Assistant
This job reports to Cafeteria Manager
- Attends in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
- Cleans linens, utensils, equipment, and storage, food preparation and serving areas for maintaining required sanitary conditions.
- Evaluates prepared food for flavor, appearance, and temperature for providing items that will be accepted by students and staff.
- Inspects food items and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying quantity, quality, and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards.
- Inventories food, condiments, and supplies for ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements.
- Maintains equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in a sanitary condition for complying with current health standards.
- Maintains records and reports (e.g., counting and recording the number of leftovers, number of opened cans, student lunch balances, collection, and reconciliation of money, informing students of their lunch balances, etc.) for the purpose of keeping an accurate record of food used and student accounts.
- Merchandises food and beverage items for serving them to students and staff in an efficient manner.
- Monitors kitchen and cafeteria areas (e.g., proper charging procedures for items taken, employee safety, working procedures, etc.) for ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment.
- Oversees the preparation, cooking, and serving of food (e.g., regular food items, special diets, students with
- Performs functions of other nutritional service positions as requested by manager (e.g., cashiering, etc.) for ensuring adequate staff coverage within site nutritional services operations.
- Prepares food and beverage items according to standardized recipes and established food preparation procedures (e.g., regular food items, deli sandwiches, baked goods, etc.) for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional and projected meal requirements.
- Receives food items and/or supplies and places them in designated areas utilizing temperature requirements and food spoilage guidelines for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements.
- Reports needed supplies and equipment malfunctions for the purpose of notifying cafeteria manager of needed items and repair and/or replacement.
- Serves the appropriate number of food items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Other Functions
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform single tasks using existing skills. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; quality cooking; operating equipment such as office telephones – not personal cell phones; and operating equipment found in a commercial kitchen.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety and sanitation practices and procedures; and quantity food preparation and handling.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with specific, job- related data; and utilize job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team; speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information; handle a variety of items, kitchen, and office equipment; and working with interruptions.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is some opportunity to impact the organization’s services.