Food Services Assistant

Definition and Purpose 

Under the direct supervision of the Food Program Supervisor, the Food Service Student Assistant prepares meals from scratch following the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines. The ASI Children’s Center Food Program provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks to 132 children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. The Food Service Student Assistant will learn the importance of supporting the children’s relationships, autonomy and exposure through nutritious meals.   

ASI is committed to supporting the aspirations of the University Learning Objectives. Our employees are expected to make reasoned decisions based on ethics, respect for diversity, and an awareness of issues of sustainability. Additionally, they will work productively as individuals and in groups while communicating effectively.  

Requirements

Educational and Qualifying Experience, Skills, Licenses,...

Summary of Position

The Food Services Assistant is responsible for assisting with Food Service activity.  This is a nonexempt position.

Accountability

Reports to the Food Service Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Set up and serves daily school lunches and meals for special events.
• Assists with the grocery outlet for Group Home living as required.
• Washes, sanitizes and maintains utensils, pots, pans, dishes, silverware and serving trays.
• Cleans shelves, carts, ovens and walk-ins, and cafeteria equipment as directed by the Cafeteria Manager.
• Maintains a high degree of sanitation standards and follows all safe handling and food service requirements.
• Clears and cleans dining room following completion of daily meals.
• Maintains and sanitizes dishwasher and dish room.
• Notifies the Cafeteria Manager of maintenance and any issues affecting the...