Description
Casual Food Service Worker 1
$28.96 per hour
Summary
Under the direction of the teacher/chef and/or the general supervision of the School Administrator, the Food Service Worker prepares food and performs cashiering, clean-up and routine duties and may oversee students engaged in some of these tasks.
The proportion of time spent in the various functions varies with the requirements of the culinary programs. Initially, job duties and the style of assistance to students are outlined in detail and closely supervised by the teacher and/or the School Administrator, but as the Food Service Worker becomes familiar with the program, procedures and students, some independence of judgment is exercised, within established guidelines. Difficult or unusual problems are referred to the supervisor.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Preparation of food following established procedures in various areas of the kitchen, e.g. breakfast, baking, pasta, sandwich preparation etc.
Assists culinary programs students with food preparation and keeping areas in a tidy and sanitary condition
Operates a cash register, or oversees students doing so
Assists teacher/chef or principal with food costing and price points
Assists teacher/chef or principal with menu and event planning
Notes materials and supplies needed and maintains suitable inventory for the kitchen
Assists students in preparing laundry for sending out and checking it upon return
Performs clean-up tasks, e.g. operates dishwasher, washes pots, cleans tables and counters, takes out garbage, etc. as required
Assists with organizing, set-up and clean-up of banquets
Performs other related duties as may reasonably be expected of a person in this position
Required Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively
Preferred Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of school district operations, policies and procedures
Ability to lift and transfer supplies and perform clean-up activities
Ability to follow written instructions and recipes, making measurement conversions if required
An interest in, and ability to work effectively with students
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to handle cash, make change and operate cash register
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of methods, equipment and ingredients used in a commercial kitchen or food operation
Working knowledge of healthy and safe work practices in accordance with WorkSafe BC Regulations for Workers, and the ability to instruct others
Working knowledge of kitchen sanitation and cleaning procedures
Required Qualifications
Completion of Grade 12
One year post-secondary education as a cook apprentice, or cook training level one or baking/pastry training or a combination of education and experience
Food Safe Level 1 certified
Emergency First Aid certified
Advanced knowledge of commercial kitchen food preparation, presentation, service, portion control, cook and baking techniques
A clear Criminal Record Review to be updated every five (5) years
Required Experience
Recent relevant experience working in a kitchen; over three months, up to and including six months
