Kitchen Assistant

Location: Tampa, FL 33614 Kitchen Assistant Title: Kitchen Assistant Reports to: Food Service Director Work Year: 10 months Position Focus: Kitchen Assistant Staff are to perform skilled work in the preparation and cooking of food on a large scale, perform duties as required by the supervisor. Spiritual: • Seek to role model in attitude, speech, and action a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ • Motivate others to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith • Follow the Matthew 18 principal in dealing with students, parents, staff and administration • Lead others to a realization of their worth in Christ and cultivate their growth in Christ-like character • Subscribe to and promote the statement of faith Position Parameters: • Prepare, cook, and serve food in accordance with accepted institutional procedures • Follow the daily work schedule and recipes for food preparation and prepares for the following day • Follow Food Service Director’s directions and assist as needed • Manage assigned areas to perform such necessary tasks as setting up and replenishing serving lines • Inspect all food items for quality criteria on the serving line • Maintain temperature of all foods prior to and during service to insure we meet established standards • Package and serve proper food portions as directed • Manage the cash register, charges meals accordingly, counts out cash and completes receipts for the day • Maintain all lunch tables, serving line and microwaves neat and clean • Plan with the supervisor for the use of leftover food • Clean all utensils and equipment used, disposes of garbage • Maintain storage of all food items • Keep work areas, storeroom and fridges/freezers neat and clean; prepared for any inspection • Keep dish area sanitized and thoroughly clean • Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with associates • Assist in the procurement of all supplies, food inventory, and the completion of stockroom check-out sheets • Assist with additional food service needs e.g. special dinners, lunches or breakfasts Qualifications: • The Food Service Staff must have a willingness to learn food preparation and serve others in this capacity. • Minimum of a high school diploma or a GED • CPR and First Aid Certification or obtain within 2 months of employment • A Christian who is a member of good standing in a Bible believing church