Cafeteria/food School Assistant

2 weeks ago


Pickering, Canada Durham District School Board Full time

**Job Summary**:
Under the direction of the Principal and the supervision of the Cafeteria Manager to provide assistance to the Food School Teacher and students in the preparation and clean-up of the lunch service and other Food School functions, in maintaining inventory, operating cash, and in performing other daily responsibilities in the cafeteria to ensure the efficiency of the Cafeteria/Food School Operation.

**Major Duties**:
1. Assist Students with Lunch Preparation and Clean-up

Assist students by answering questions regarding room set-up, food preparation, serving, and clean-up; direct any unanswered questions to the Food School Teacher;
Prepare food to be served, on a daily basis. This involves ensuring that meat is properly prepared (removing bones, cutting, washing, and weighing meat) and that all other food items are washed, cut and prepared in the proper fashion; responsible for ensuring that the necessary food items are properly packaged and stored until lunch service (ie. sandwiches);
Responsible for preparing certain food items for the following day, including meat preparation, baking, dessert, etc; assist with planning the menu, upon request;
Assess the progress of the lunchtime preparation and aid students who do not have time to finish their job;
Empty and clean dishes; perform daily clean-up, after the lunch service is finished, ensuring that the proper cleaning/sanitation procedures are being followed.

2. Assist Students in the Preparation and Clean-up of Food Items for Special Functions/Orders

Assist with preparing catering orders and preparing designated rooms for special events (this involves setting up the school’s respective dining rooms), upon request; perform necessary clean-up;
Prepare snack items, for day-care, as requested. This involves cleaning and packaging such items as vegetable and fruit trays or making other snack items.

3. Assist in Maintaining Inventory (may vary between cafeteria/food school locations)

Assist with placing and receiving inventory orders, upon the request of the Food School Teacher/Cafeteria Manager on items such as bread, milk, ice cream, etc; monitor these items, daily, to ensure that the cafeteria does not run out.

4. Perform Other Cafeteria Duties

Responsible for the constant up-keep of the refrigerator and freezer, ensuring it is organized and clean. This also involves making sure that wet cloths are used to help keep vegetables fresh, and that all old/expired food is removed; responsible for restocking the refrigerator and freezer and moving all older stock to the front when new stock arrives;
Responsible for laundering any place mats, aprons, and chef coats;
Provide input, at the request of the Food School Teacher, as to a student’s performance with their job duties;
Check to ensure that all equipment used during the course of the day has been properly shut off/down before leaving and secure all refrigerators, freezers, store room and access doors.

5. Operate Cash

Receive money;
Count and balance cash; complete cash sheets.

6. Perform Other Duties As May Be Assigned By the Supervisor

**Equipment Used**:
Meat Slicer, Dishwasher, Food Processor, Mixers, Fryers, Ovens, Flat Tops, Stove, Washer/Dryer, Steamer, Confection Oven, and other Cafeteria utensils/equipment

**Qualifications**:
1. Secondary School Diploma and 3-6 months of related employment experience

2. Ability to work with others to complete required job tasks

4. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and others.

This is a 30 hour per week, 10 month permanent position.

The approximate commencement date is as soon as can be arranged.



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