Food Service Assistant- Part Time Lancaster Campus

Food Service Assistant

Reports To: iLEAD Lancaster Director and/or Designee

Classification: Classified

Organization Overview

We employ a diverse, empathetic, and passionate team who value collaboration, integrity and the desire to be a servant leader. We are committed to excellence and work tirelessly to improve learner outcomes, by empowering learners through Project-Based Learning, Individualized Learning and Social-Emotional Learning. We are committed to being self-directed, participating in ongoing personal and professional development, problem solving, andembracing a growth mindset. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we are confident that our team will thrive and succeed in all areas of their lives.

Position Overview

To assist in maintaining a School Nutrition program at the school level in an efficient and effective manner to meet the nutritional needs and program acceptability of learners and staff in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform cooking, preparation, and/or cashiering duties. Use mathematics in handling learner and adult accounts and maintain related records.
• Understand Federal, State and local program regulations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of meal pattern requirements for a reimbursable meal.
• Perform duties assigned by the manager, including but not limited to working in extreme temperatures, standing for extended periods of time, lifting twenty-five pounds without assistance, and operating commercial Dining Services equipment, such as convection ovens, fryers, vertical cutter/mixers, and planetary mixers.
• Responsible for the preparation and serving of the food, as assigned by the manager, following proper meal standards, written standardized recipes and instructions and portion control methods.
• Responsible for cleaning serving lines, work stations, service areas, storage areas, kitchen floors, kitchen equipment and tools, washing dishes and utensils and emptying refuse in the kitchen as assigned by the manager. Cleaning materials may include but not limited to: various household and industrial chemicals such as chlorine bleach, grease cutter and oven cleaners.
• Assist with necessary School Nutrition operations during times of emergency.
• Assume increased responsibilities of the department when assigned by specialist, to include directing work of others, opening and closing kitchen and assisting specialist with daily close out.
• Assist with catering events (food preparation, setup, service and cleanup) which may be outside of normal work hours.
• Deal courteously with the public. Maintain an effective working relationship with specialists and other employees.
• Provide outstanding customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Maintain high standards of work habits, sanitation and safety.
• Maintain records and reports as required by the specialist.
• Understand, follow, and give oral and written directions.
• Deliver food products, by small cargo vehicles, to remote sites, including but not limited to the loading and unloading of the vehicle, the serving and cleanup of prepared items, and the return of any meal counts, cash collected, leftovers, and soiled items, when such duties are required for the position and as directed by the Food Service Specialist.
• Perform other duties/tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
• Acts in a leadership role in the absence of the Food Services Specialist.

Other Responsibilities

• Be self-directed by taking initiative and and responsibility for your work
• Work in a collaborative, team based and innovative environment
• Provide ongoing support and actively collaborate with all iLEAD educational partnersSchools leaders and employees to ensure that the mission, vision, values and philosophy of iLEAD Schools is clearly understood and carried out.
• Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations or Commit to excellence by seeking to raise the bar for self and team.
• Prioritize the growth and needs of the iLEAD team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment.
• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Approaches problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset, seeks to understand,develops multiple solutions to find the best answer.
• Helps create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility within the workplace.
• Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, be honest and transparent in your communications, working towards common goals that are meaningful to you and iLEAD.
• Represent iLEAD Schools in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.
• Follow and actively participate in development of all iLEAD Schools guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through seeking out opportunities to develop new knowledge skills and perspectives. This includes participation in professional development activities provided by iLEAD Schools and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Standing - Assuming an upright position on the feet particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Bending - Lowering the body forward from the waist.
• Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist through the use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Twisting - Moving body from the waist using a turning motion.
• Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Pulling - Using upper extremities to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position through the use of the upper extremities and back muscles exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Finger Dexterity - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.
• Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with the skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Repetitive Motions - Substantial and continuous movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing Acuity - The ability to perceive speech and other environmental sounds at normal loudness levels.
• Visual Acuity - The power to see at a level which allows reading of numbers and text, operation of equipment, inspection of machines, etc.

Working Conditions

• Indoors - The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Cold - The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures are below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• Heat - The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures are above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• Noise - The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• Hazards - The worker is subject to hazards. This includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, and exposure to high heat or chemicals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Two years (2) experience in School Nutrition, preferred
• Valid California Driver's License (if duties require).
• Satisfactory completion of ServSafe course and/or current certification or the satisfactory completion of ServSafe course within six (6) months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of computers, cash registers, and/or food processing machinery as related to specific job functions.