JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Serve Safe Certification (or equivalent) or willing to become certified
• Strong sense of customer service
• Some Computer knowledge is a plus
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Must be flexible
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
• Sense of pride in serving healthy, nutritious meals
• Enjoy working with children
• Ability to take direction
• Bilingual, candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply
• Current authorization to work in the United States
  Benefits: The City of Salem offers Group Insurance Commission (GIC) benefits to all full-time employees. Click here for more information about our health benefits.

Performs efficiently and to the best of his/her ability the duties assigned in relation to preparation of food, serving of food, cleaning all areas of the kitchen, or other assigned duties, which may include operation of a cash register, in the time allotted.

• Reports to work as scheduled, sign the posted timesheet, and remain on the job until dismissal by the manager.
• Notifies the manager and the main office at the earliest possible time when unable to work.
• Maintains pleasant working relations with fellow employees by showing consideration for others: patience, respect, self-control.
• Follows all policies of the School Committee and instructions of the Kitchen Manager relating to safety measures, sanitation practices, personnel standards, work techniques, and methods of performing duties.
• Performs duties involved in the safe preparation and handling of food, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities, and serving of food.
• Assists with food preparation.
• Portions food.
• Cleans kitchen equipment and work area including floor.
• Sets up serving counter.
• Serves food on line after receiving instructions as to portion size.
• Washes dishes, trays, flatware, pots, pans and utensils.
• Washes dining room tables.
• Unpacks supplies and assists with stocking dry storage shelves and/or refrigerator shelves.
• Operates equipment properly, maintaining safety standards at all times.
• Performs duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.