Elementary School Kitchen Staff

Kitchen Staff

Pentucket Regional School District

Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Job Details

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Kitchen Staff

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.  

Qualifications:

• High School diploma.
• The ability to effectively interact with students, staff and administration
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Ability to handle stressful situations; 
• Ability to show initiative.
• Flexibility is a must.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprint check.

Duties and Responsibilities

Meal Preparation

1. Preparing foods in accordance to the dietary guidelines and menu specifications “quality controls” including sampling foods to make sure taste and texture are acceptable. Implements “just in time and/or batch cooking” to preserve food quality.
2. Ensure that all meals are served at the appropriate temperatures and times.
3. All foods should be presented in a visually pleasing manner.
4. Conforms to all safe food handling, storage, and sanitation methods in accordance with the current local, state and federal guidelines.
5. Prepares food according to the recipes and directions provided by the KitchenManager and/or Director.  Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of portion control and can identify proper portion utensils.  Follow standardized recipes; measures and weighs ingredients according to instructions; assembles food and other supplies necessary to prepare recipes.
6. Is familiar with the use and care of all kitchen equipment (including steamer, meat slicer, large kettles, ovens, bread slicer and microwave).

 Meal/Customer Service

1. Serves meals prepared to students and staff.
2. Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment by practicing a “clean as you go” technique.
3. Takes the initiative to cleans up kitchen area, dish sink area, equipment, supplies, food storage areas (cold and dry) areas etc. without the need of constant reminders.
4. Informs Manager when food/supplies are getting low and need to be ordered.
5. Rotates stock (FIFO) and puts away food and supplies as deliveries are expected.
6. Assists Kitchen Manager in recording of monthly inventory in taking and recording of monthly inventory.
7. Attends in-service training and workshops as well as other staff meetings as scheduled.
8. Maintains accurate account of each sale- receives cash & checks, maintains a daily roster  and balances drawer against register tape and cash out slip at the end of the day. 
9. Is knowledgeable of appropriate use of products, daily menus, specials, promotions and current pricing.
10. Performs all other tasks and projects as instructed.

Other Expectations

1. Works as a team player and willing to help others complete tasks to make sure meals  are served on time.
2. Responds well to constructive criticism and changes in regulations and/or assignments.
3. Demonstrates knowledge and willingness to undertake a work assignment without

supervision.

1. Reports to work on time, as scheduled, and maintains a good attendance record.
2. Capable of lifting up to 30 pounds.
3. Able to perform simple math functions.
4. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch.
5. May be required to serve as manager during that individual’s absence.

Reports to:  Building Principal and Director of Food Services

Position Type: Full-time, School Year

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Pentucket Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. 

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