Food Service Worker – KIPP Philadelphia School Nutrition

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • Prepares and serves food according to menus and in correct portion sizes as mandated by yield guides. • Performs cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing. • Brews coffee, fills beverage machines, sets up hot and/or cold food area. • Delivers, when necessary, food to staff, students and catering events. • Complies with all state, Federal, local health department requirements for safe food handling • Complies with all client location security protocols and guidelines • Checks and stores incoming supplies. • Follows assigned break schedules. • Collects and strips trays for dishwashing and participates in ware washing if assigned • Stores silverware, dishes, glasses, cups, pots, etc. • Participates on safety committee. • Attends all mandatory in-service programs. • Manages POS/cash handling if applicable for position ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Adheres to all Whitsons policies and procedures at all times • Supports the goals, objective and mission statement set forth by Whitsons. • Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements • Performs all other duties as assigned by Manager. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES: Education: • High school graduate or equivalent. • Must complete all Whitsons and other mandated training as necessary 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 preferred • Always present a positive and professional image. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required Sit, walk, talk and hear • Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. • Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth. • Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled