Primary Purpose Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.
Qualifications Education: • High School Diploma or GED Special Knowledge: • Skills • Ability to understand food preparation and safety instructions • Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures • Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools • Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations
Experience: • Experience in food service preferred • Experience substituting in LEISD food service
Major Responsibilities and Duties Food Preparation and Serving: • Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested uniform recipes • Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures • Practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers • Supervise storage and handling of food items and supplies • Maintain a clean and organized storage area
Safety and Sanitation: • Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards • Follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety • Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary • Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately • Maintain personal appearance and hygiene
Other: • Handle and record cashier functions accurately • Help record food requisitions and orders • Maintain daily food preparation records • Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members
Supervisory Responsibilities None
Equipment Used Large and small kitchen equipment and tools, including: • Electric slicer • Mixer • Pressure steamer • Deep-fat fryer • Sharp cutting tools • Oven • Dishwasher • Food and utility cart
Working Conditions Mental Demands: • Continual standing, walking, pushing, and pulling • Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing ladders • Moderate lifting and carrying • Moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures
Physical Demands: • Continual standing, walking, pushing, and pulling • Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing ladders • Moderate lifting and carrying • Moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures
Environmental Factors: • Continual standing, walking, pushing, and pulling • Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing ladders • Moderate lifting and carrying • Moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.