Food Service Staff (1949)

POSITION OVERVIEWPrepares nutritious meals according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines and maintains compliance with all local, state and federal food and health regulations.Expected Positive OutcomesJOB FUNCTIONSBenchmark JobxRemote Work EligibleEssential FunctionsEssential FunctionFollows standardized recipes to prepare all meals and makes appropriate food substitutions with similar nutritional value when necessary.Prepares appropriate meals for special dietary children daily.Completes Daily Meal Production Record (Form 1530) prior to serving meals daily.Orders food and milk as necessary from appropriate food and dairy vendors.Maintains safe and sanitary practices in preparing, transporting, and serving food which includes keeping kitchen and all kitchen equipment and supplies sanitary.Maintains proper storage area using the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) method.Empties kitchen wastebaskets, transports trash and waste to disposal area.Compiles and maintains departmental records.Must be able to operate standard kitchen equipment including small and large appliancesAdditional ResponsibilitiesRequired for All JobsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsQualificationsPREFERRED/ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducationEducation LevelEducation DetailsRequired/ PreferredHigh School DiplomaOr GEDRequiredWork ExperienceExperienceExperience DetailsRequired/ Preferred1-3 yearsA minimum of (1) year work related experiencKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKSAsProficiencyKnowledge of safety practices as they relate to young children.Good written and oral communications skills.Experience and demonstrated ability in working with young children and families.Language Requirements: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.Licenses and CertificationsLicenses/CertificationsLicenses/Certification DetailsTime FrameRequired/ PreferredCertified Professional FoodManager, Food Safety ManagerCertificationHarris County Food Managers Certification or able to obtainwithin 180 DaysRequiredPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONSPhysical DemandsA thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Physical DemandN/ARarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantlyWeightStandingXWalkingXSittingXLiftingXCarryingXPushingXPullingClimbingXBalancingStoopingXKneelingXCrouchingCrawlingReachingHandlingPhysical DemandsA thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Physical DemandN/ARarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantlyWeightGraspingFeelingTalkingHearingRepetitive MotionsEye/Hand/Foot CoordinationWorking EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.Working ConditionN/ARarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantlyExtreme coldExtreme heatHumidWetNoiseHazardsTemperature ChangeAtmospheric ConditionsVibrationBakerRipley is an equal opportunity employer/program. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any status protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for persons with disabilities.