Food Service Assistant

Job Description

Job Title:               Food Service Assistant

Location:               El Reno Campus

Reports To:           Food Service Manager

FLSA Status:         Non-Exempt, 10 Months, Full-Time

Benefits:                 Employee Health, Dental, Vision; Oklahoma Teachers Retirement; Life Insurance; Sick, Personal Leave; $3600 Flex Benefit Allowance; $2000 Employee Tuition Assistance Reimbursement; 401(a) Employer Match Opportunity

Job Group:            C

TC Data Code:      9

Prepared By:          Jennie Croslin, Campus Director, El Reno

Prepared Date:      3/10/2025

SUMMARY

Performs a wide variety of duties involved with preparing and serving food/beverages in the campus cafe. May perform such duties as cooking, preparing salad items, hot and/or cold foods, and/or assisting in the preparation of bakery items as appropriate to the position.  Assist in cleaning work areas, equipment, and utensils.  Assist in the set-up and service of food and beverages and in the collection and disposal of garbage/trash. Serve food to customers and/or perform cashiering duties, as assigned.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED. Preferred: ServeSafe or industry recognized food safety certification and two years’ experience in food service or related field. Preference will be given for two or more years cafeteria cook experience. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

• Set-up food service, kitchen, and/or salad area facilities, equipment and utensils, under detailed instruction, in accordance with specific area needs; check food temperature and/or prepare areas for daily operations; operate cooking or baking equipment as assigned.
• Convey food and supplies to and from the freezers and pantry to the kitchen and to serving areas.
• Follow prescribed procedures in setting up hot/cold food; choose proper utensils and set appropriate temperatures for menu items.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of hot and cold meat and vegetable dishes, beverages, salads, sandwiches, desserts, simple bakery items, salad dressings, and/or other similar food items, as appropriate to the position.
• Serve food items to customers from counters and /or steam tables, in accordance with specific instructions, ensuring that appropriate portions are served. May include relishes and garnishes according to instructions.
• Replenish foods, condiments, silverware, glassware, dishes, and trays at serving stations.
• Ensure the drink machines, canisters, and ice machines are cleaned and maintained. Attend to day-to-day needs concerning equipment and food supplies, detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and /or other unusual conditions.
• Clean and maintain all work areas to include food service facilities, utensils, pots/pans, serving items, and small equipment; collect and place garbage and trash in designated containers; ensure all items are appropriately stored or replaced to appropriate location.
• Perform cashiering duties as required
• Work professionally with public, staff, and students ensuring a positive customer service focus at all times.
• Attend professional development to include industry related standards and campus meetings as appropriate.
• Willing to obtain necessary job-related certifications.
• Operate a variety of kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, season, and knead foods for cooking, serving, and storing.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment following all institution and regulatory agency rules and procedures.
• Follow all safety protocols and risk management policies and procedures to include workstations, maintaining equipment, and maintenance schedules.
• Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments and report all accidents and injuries.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities to include: supply/equipment/service ordering and inventory control; follow routine verbal and written instructions; understand and follow safety procedures; use cleaning equipment and supplies; work respectfully with the public/staff/students; food service lines set-up and temperature requirements; skills in cooking and preparing foods; food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
• Attend training programs as designated
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The primary work environment that requires the employee to walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and taste or smell. Requires reliable, dependable and punctual attendance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and up to 40 pounds of force. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, and will be handling various utensils.  Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. This is not an exhaustive list and reasonable accommodations may be made as needed.

Canadian Valley Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information in its programs, services, activities and employment. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator: brent.casey@cvtech.edu;  504 Coordinators: 504@cvtech.edu; 405-262-2629, 6505 E Hwy 66, El Reno, OK 73036

Salary : $16 - $17