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Lead Food Service Worker - Fairfield School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group • Fairfield, CT 06825 • Posted 10 days ago

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The Lead Food Service Worker at Fairfield School Nutrition is responsible for preparing and serving breakfast and lunch daily according to the menu, coordinating food production, maintaining cleanliness and organization, managing cash sales, and coordinating food ordering and receiving. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of professional food service experience, and proficiency in basic math skills. The position demands physical activity, including lifting up to 40lbs and working on feet most of the day, in addition to adhering to safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch daily according to menu.
  • Coordinate prepping, cooking, etc. of all food items on production schedule.
  • Perform and delegate cleaning duties, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing, and pot washing.
  • Set up service line and prepare show plates. Clean and Refill service wells at end of day
  • Serve lunch as scheduled always maintaining a clean service line.
  • Gently remind students who refuse hot vegetable of the day to remember to choose from the fresh fruit and salad bar selections.
  • Take internal and holding temperatures and record on logs, complete all HACCP logs daily.
  • Record all equipment temps daily and sanitizer concentration.
  • Manage all daily cash sales; reconcile pos system, complete daily deposit neatly and accurately.
  • Clean and organize walk in fridge and freezer units on a weekly basis or more often if necessary.
  • Coordinate ordering and receiving of all food, beverage and paper product needed for daily service according to menu.
  • Participate in all safety trainings with staff, conduct monthly safety self-inspection logs and Check Yes Audits & Cashier Audits.
  • Prepare food orders weekly after reviewing POR's, inventory, yield guides and recipes for accuracy.
  • Have good leadership skills for the kitchen staff and lead by example.
  • Must be able to address any issues as needed or required as they occur.

Qualifications

Required

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Must complete all Whitsons and other mandated training as necessary
  • ServSafe Certification or within 90 days
  • 1 year professional food service experience
  • Basic cooking principles, recipe yield knowledge, production records, HACCP
  • Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments.
  • Proficiency in basic math skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 40lbs and work on feet most of the day and work in extreme temperatures

Full Job Description

* Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch daily according to menu. * Coordinate prepping, cooking, etc. of all food items on production schedule. * Performs and delegates cleaning duties, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing, and pot washing. * Set up service line and prepare show plates. Clean and Refill service wells at end of day * Serve lunch as scheduled always maintaining a clean service line. * Gently remind students who refuse hot vegetable of the day to remember to choose from the fresh fruit and salad bar selections. * Take internal and holding temperatures and record on logs, complete all HACCP logs daily. * Record all equipment temps daily and sanitizer concentration. * Manage all daily cash sales; reconcile pos system, complete daily deposit neatly and accurately. * Clean and organize walk in fridge and freezer units on a weekly basis or more often if necessary. * Coordinate ordering and receiving of all food, beverage and paper product needed for daily service according to menu. * Participate in all safety trainings with staff, conduct monthly safety self-inspection logs and Check Yes Audits & Cashier Audits. * Prepare food orders weekly after reviewing POR's, inventory, yield guides and recipes for accuracy. * Have good leadership skills for the kitchen staff and lead by example. * Must be able to address any issues as needed or required as they occur. Education: * High school graduate or equivalent. * Must complete all Whitsons and other mandated training as necessary * ServSafe Certification or within 90 days Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies: * Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments. * 1 year professional food service experience required *Basic cooking principles, recipe yield knowledge, production records, HACCP * Always present a positive and professional image. * Must enjoy working with children and be willing to adapt to changing situations. * Must be proficient in basic math skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. * Physical requirements - ability to lift and move up to 40lbs and work on feet most of day and work in extreme temperatures * Must show experience in the positions of cashier, cooking and general kitchen sanitation principles and food preparation. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled