Food Service Assistant (Paducah, KY)

This position is located in Paducah, KY at Scholar House Head Start/Early Head Start.

POSITION SUMMARY:    

To assist in the preparation of food; prepare assigned food serving area; maintain cleanliness of food service facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Shall have a high school diploma or GED Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law.
• Must be chosen with reference to personal, educational, physical, moral and emotional fitness.
• Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate and work effectively with students, peer, parents and faculty.
• Shall complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner, assuring proper quality and quantity of food prepared.
• Prepare food for transport to other specified site(s), maintaining appropriate records as assigned.
• Prepare food service facilities for the serving of food; assure that serving carts are properly stocked with adequate food, beverages and supplies; count and set out an appropriate number of food trays.
• Heat, portion and serve food to children according to established procedures.
• Complete and maintain daily and weekly records of meals and beverages.
• Count and maintain inventory records and notify supervisor of needed supplies.
• Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters; wash and store equipment, pots, pans, trays and other food service items.
• Assist in storing unused food and supplies to assure compliance with health and sanitation standards; dispose of unusable leftovers and trash,
• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a slicer, grater, mixer, frying machine, steamer, wrapping/sealing machine, dishwasher, steam cart and ovens as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The statements outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Offers of employment are conditional pending satisfactory receipt of a recent physical examination, TB skin test/assessment, criminal background check, and Murray Independent Board and Policy Council approval.

Classification:                 Classified

FLSA:                             Non-Exempt

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $15 - $18