Food Service Worker

Our El Dorado Hill Campus is in need of a Food Services Worker to prepare lunches, oversee breakfast, and perform other general kitchen duties. We are looking for someone that knows how to plan, shop, and prepare for upwards of 110 students, plus staff.

Who We Are: Point Quest Group is a community of life-long learners who respect the individual needs of our students. Point Quest believes that everyone deserves to learn in a safe, caring, and supportive environment fostered by integrity and positive relationships with students and staff. High expectations for success are sought through appropriate instruction and intervention, which allows for individual differences and learning styles.

Purpose of the Position: Under the direction of the Site Director, assists in the preparation and serving of hot and cold foods in the site kitchen and/or a school cafeteria; performs routine cashiering duties; maintains food service facilities, equipment, and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.

Job Group Classification: Food Services

Overtime Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $20-25 per hour

Focuses: Administers and Oversees the Food Service Program at an assigned School Site.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist in the preparation and serving of hot and cold food; heat, pan and arrange food items; serve as part of a team to assemble various food items and ingredients as assigned; package and wrap food items according to established procedures and portion control standards; assure proper temperature of foods
• Prepare salads, sandwiches, fruits, vegetables, packaged foods, bakery items, and other foods for distribution; measure, mix, chop, cut, slice, stir and/or blend a variety of ingredients used in food preparation activities as requested; open cans; label and date open food products
• Serve meals on serving lines; set out prepared foods; replenish containers as necessary; assist with setting up the cafeteria; assist with catering activities
• Clean and sanitize work areas, tables, serving counters, tables, chairs, and food containers; prepare food and beverages for sale; count and set up plates, trays, and utensils
• Perform routine cashiering duties as assigned; receive and count money; reconcile cash and receipts; make correct change
• Operate standard food service equipment such as slicers, warmers, ovens, sealers, and packing machines
• Follow established health, safety, and sanitation principles applicable to food serving and kitchen maintenance
• Stock condiments, food items, and paper goods; assist in the storage and rotation of food, leftovers, and supplies in storage areas
• Prepare and maintain logs and records; inventory food and supplies; track food for daily production logs
• Maintain food service facilities, equipment, and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; sweep and mop floors to assure a safe and sanitary work environment; wash trays, pots, pans, plates, utensils, and other serving equipment
• Operate a computer, calculator, and assigned software; answer telephone calls; send and receive emails.
• Train and provide work direction to student workers
• Attend meetings, in-service training, and workshops as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Skills or Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Some experience in food preparation, kitchen maintenance, or a related field
• Valid ServeSafe certification within a six-month probationary period
• Employees must participate in available training and complete required continuing education/training hours in order to meet USDA professional standards
• Basic Food preparation and serving of hot and cold food; heat, pan and arrange food items; serve as part of a team to assemble various food items and ingredients as assigned; package and wrap food items according to established procedures and portion control standards; assure proper temperature of foods
• Prepare salads, sandwiches, fruits, vegetables, packaged foods, bakery items, and other foods for distribution; measure, mix, chop, cut, slice, stir and/or blend a variety of ingredients used in food preparation activities as requested; open cans; label and date open food products
• Clean and sanitize work areas, tables, serving counters, tables, chairs, and food containers; prepare food and beverages for sale; count and set up plates, trays, and utensils
• Perform routine cashiering duties as assigned; receive and count money; reconcile cash and receipts; make correct change
• Operate standard food service equipment such as slicers, warmers, ovens, sealer, and packing machines
• Follow established health, safety, and sanitation principles applicable to food serving and kitchen maintenance
• Stock condiments, food items, and paper goods; assist in the storage and rotation of food, leftovers, and supplies in storage areas
• Prepare and maintain logs and records; inventory food and supplies; track food for daily production logs.
• Maintain food service facilities, equipment, and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; sweep and mop floors to assure a safe and sanitary work environment; wash trays, pots, pans, plates, utensils, and other serving equipment
• Attend meetings, in-service training, and workshops as assigned.
• DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance
• Reliability, dependability, and flexibility

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes
• Requires frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, running, carrying, and lifting 50 or more lbs.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal range with or without correction.
• The noise intensity level is moderate to high

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law.