Ashland Public Schools - Ashland, MA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
The position involves various kitchen duties including the preparation and assembly of a range of entrees such as hamburgers, subs, sandwiches, wraps, bagel lunches, salads, and veggie plates. The employee will also be responsible for preparing and assembling pizzas and other items as assigned by the Nutrition Manager. All food items prepared for sale to students must adhere to exact specifications, recipes, or directives from the Manager or Director of Nutrition Services. The role includes the use of kitchen equipment such as buffalo choppers, shredders, food processors, deli slicers, convection and conventional ovens, steamers, kettles, and cooktops. The employee must be capable of lifting up to 40 pounds. Cleaning duties involve hand and machine washing of pots, pans, utensils, and other cooking equipment, as well as maintaining cleanliness of workstations and equipment according to HACCP standards. Additionally, the employee will assist in wiping down cafeteria tables in the dining area. Other responsibilities include stocking a la carte items and serving lunches in the proper portions as instructed by the Manager or Director of Nutrition Services. All food handlers are required to follow proper food safety guidelines (ServSafe). Employees are expected to work scheduled hours, arrive on time in uniform, and not work overtime without prior approval from the Manager or Director of Nutrition Services. The employee may also be assigned other duties as needed by the Manager or Director of Nutrition Services.
Responsibilities
- Prep and assemble various entrees including hamburgers, subs, sandwiches, wraps, bagel lunches, salads, and veggie plates.
- Prep and assemble pizzas and other items as assigned by the Nutrition Manager.
- Ensure all food items are prepared according to specifications, recipes, or directives from the Manager or Director of Nutrition Services.
- Use kitchen equipment such as buffalo choppers, shredders, food processors, deli slicers, convection and conventional ovens, steamers, kettles, and cooktops.
- Lift up to 40 pounds as required.
- Perform cleaning duties including washing pots, pans, utensils, and cooking equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness of workstations and equipment per HACCP standards.
- Assist in wiping down cafeteria tables in the dining area.
- Stock a la carte items and serve lunches in proper portions as instructed.
- Adhere to proper food safety guidelines (ServSafe).
- Arrive on time in uniform and work scheduled hours without unauthorized overtime.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager or Director of Nutrition Services.
Requirements
- Food service experience preferred.
