What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Associate position at Encompass?
Description:
Responsibilities include operating a safe, sanitary, efficient kitchen and preparing food for service in compliance with licensing, USDA and Encompass policies and procedures.
Requirements:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Responsibilities include operating a safe, sanitary, efficient kitchen and preparing food for service in compliance with licensing, USDA and Encompass policies and procedures.
Requirements:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High School Graduate or equivalent preferred
- Basic knowledge of food preparation and sanitation
- Organizational and time management skills
- Basic computer knowledge enabling effective use of IPad
- 18 years of age (per Department of Children and Families licensing rule)
- Lift 10-25 pounds
- Stand for majority of shift; ability to safely navigate stairs as applicable
- Bending and reaching for food prep and cleaning purposes
- Operate kitchen appliances and equipment safely
- Follow all policies related to food service
- Maintain safe, sanitary conditions of kitchen
- Exhibit agency values in daily work and demonstrate commitment to the Encompass Mission
- Accomplish daily schedule for breakfast, lunch and snack preparation and distribution to classrooms, following USDA, DCF, DPI and Encompass policies and procedures
- Abide by all regulations regarding food safety and sanitation of kitchen and equipment
- Provide necessary information to the Director of Food Services and/or Center Director
- Complete accurately and on time all required reports and/or necessary record keeping
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
- Encompass Early Education and Care Values and Mission
- Simple acts of kindness are shown to other staff, parents, and children
- Confidentiality is maintained at all times
- Differences are accepted without judgment or discrimination
- Others are treated kindly; no person is diminished
- Others are told they did something well
- “Thank you” is offered genuinely and often
- Others feel valued and important
- You listen to others when they talk
- You keep your co-workers and parents informed
- You talk to people, not about people
- Appropriate chain of command is observed; concerns are voiced to the Center Director
- You do what you say you will do
- You are truthful
- You perform your work with happiness, enthusiasm, and a sense of joy
- You delight in small things and enjoy the moment
- You are able to laugh at yourself and with others, but not at someone else
- Quality care is provided and supported by what you do
- Compassion is shown in your dealings with others
- Your voice is a voice for the well-being of all children
- Accomplish daily schedule for breakfast, lunch and snack preparation and distribution to classrooms, following USDA, DCF, DPI, and Encompass policies and procedures
- meals and snacks are prepared and ready for service according to the center’s schedule
- meals are served at the correct temperature and portion sizes following USDA guidelines, as well as “Foods Not Recommended Under 4” chart
- kitchen equipment is used is a safe and appropriate manner (stove tops, ovens, microwave, food warmers, knives, utensils, dishwasher, etc.)
- the Encompass Nutrition Policy is followed and knowledge of children’s allergies and other special dietary requirements and approved substitutions is maintained
- Communication with classroom Teachers and Center Director(s) regarding food service issues is timely and professional
- Abide by all regulations regarding food safety and sanitation of kitchen and equipment
- food temperatures are taken upon delivery and at serving time. Accurate documentation is recorded
- appropriate hair covering and gloves are worn; handwashing procedures are followed
- deliveries are managed according to policy, with food dated, labeled, rotated and stored properly in pantry, refrigerator, cabinets, refrigerator, freezer, etc.
- all cooking equipment, dishes, food service carts, countertops, and appliances are cleaned and sanitized according to set standards and schedule
- pots, pans, cambrios, etc., are cleaned before returning to Central Kitchen
- all required training is completed
- Communicate information to the Director of Food Services and/or Center Director
- This duty has been performed well when:
- menu changes, food quantity and quality issues, allergies and other special needs are communicated promptly to Central Kitchen and documented on center’s calendar posted for parent access
- kitchen inventory/order forms are accurately completed and submitted to the Central Kitchen weekly
- equipment needs and/or breakdown of equipment is reported immediately to Director of Food Services or Director of Agency Programs
- Complete accurately and on time all required reports and/or necessary record keeping
- This duty has been performed well when:
- Responsibility for recording time worked via time clock is performed consistently
- Absence from Site forms are turned into your supervisor per center policy
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor