Food Service Assistant

at  UCAN

POSITION OBJECTIVE AND SUMMARY:

The Food Service Staff prepares, serves and orders FSP meals, this includes breakfast and lunch on all school days where students are present. There is direct contact with students and staff in the cafeteria. The Food Service Staff ensures proper food and sanitation procedures are followed as well as required documentation.

EDUCATION/JOB EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION:

• High school diploma required.
• Valid Food Service Management Certificate issued by the Chicago Department of Health required.
• Related work experience in food service industry.
• Must be able to maintain a productive work environment utilizing professional communication and problem-solving skills.
• Pass background check and fingerprinting.
• Negative TB result.

• Plans, recommends, and carries out suitable and efficient methods of food service.
• Orders food counts based on student attendance and dietary restrictions.
• Completes daily documentation pertaining to meal accounting and serving forms as required.
• Receives food from food service and checks for accuracy of the order.
• Prepares and serves food and beverages to students according to school schedules and in line with FSP guidelines.
• Reports any issues with stove, refrigerator, or kitchen conditions to their supervisor.
• Monitors short- and long-term plans for ensuring cleaning and maintenance of kitchen meet all applicable health and sanitation standards.
• Preforms other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.