Food Service Worker -Matteson Culinary Matteson, IL, USA Requisition Number 13504 Location Matteson Culinary Job Description Responsibilities: + Prepare, Set-Up, and Serve hot or cold food according to menus and recipes for students and staff + Determine time and sequence of cooking operation to meet serving deadlines at breakfast and lunch + Service daily hot lunch line to ensure compliance with portioning, plate presentation and quality guidelines + Perform temperature checks during meal period to ensure food is being served hot. Log results in temperature manual + Record and update all food production and usage on appropriate forms + Follow sanitation requirements as prescribed by PIC or General Manager + Clean and sanitize all work surfaces before and after preparation. Ensure that assigned workstation is always neat and clean and Clean-as-you-go. + Perform cleaning duties, including cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing, properly sanitize all cutting boards and slicer + Deliver, when necessary, food to staff, students and catering events + Check and store incoming supplies + Rotate all refrigerated products (FIFO) to maintain freshness + Collect and strips dirty dishes, pots, and pans for dishwashing + Store clean smallwares, dishes, pots, pans, etc. + Attend all mandatory in-service programs and complete 12 annual hours of professional development as assigned + Support the goals, objective and mission statement set forth by Whitsons + Cross-train at other stations or other schools + Become fully competent with POS + Memorize and enforce and school district policies + Identify all food items so customer can be charge properly + Identify a Reimbursable Meal as outlined by the USDA Standard's + Identify the difference between an A La Carte food item and a USDA Reimbursable Meal + Perform cashiering duties including cash accountability, sanitation of the workstation and maintains a professional and courteous manner with the customers + Count cash with supervisor, account for bank. All discrepancies over/under $3.00 must be explained + Attend line school daily. Know the specials of the day, prices and which keys they are to be rung under + Read, understand, and collect food allergy information at the Point of Sale and before service + Perform all other duties as assigned General Reminders: + Always wear proper uniform attire including plastic gloves and bio-stem thermometer + Uniforms must be kept clean and neat at all times, presenting a positive and professional image, in accordance with Whitsons Uniform Policy + Maintain a Professional and Courteous Relationship with Co-Workers, Clients, and Customers + The National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Program, and Summer Food Service Program are Federally Funded programs through the USDA Requirements Required Qualifications and Competencies: + High school graduate or equivalent + Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments + Extensive physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling + Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 25 lbs. + Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment + Job will require bending, lifting, twisting, and some repetitive movements + Serve Safe Certification preferred + CPR/Heimlich Training and Certification preferred + Experience Cashiering with a POS computer terminal preferred Work Schedule Full time and Part time positions available Part time Monday – Friday 5am - 1pm as needed Full time Supervisor Lisa M Bishop Salary Target $16.00