Food Service Assistant I
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DescriptionJOB SUMMARY:Assist in meal preparation, service and clean-up while providing a safe environment by maintaining the kitchen and cafeteria areas in compliance with federal, state, local and accreditation / licensing standards. Assist the Food Service Manager in supervising students participating in vocational training. Activities include, but are not limited to, preparing and serving meals, catering, washing dishes, kitchen clean-up, and following cleaning schedule.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Compliance:

Assure that all client environments are in compliance with minimum standards

Maintain the kitchen and cafeteria areas in compliance with federal, state, local and accreditation / licensing standards

Maintain client safety guidelines

Assure that clients are free from neglect, abuse, and/or exploitation

Report allegations of neglect and abuse to TDFPS and/or Executive Director or his designee

Maintain client confidentiality

Assure that all clients are properly supervised and cared for according to BAC Policy

Adhere to employee rules and company policy

Report concerns to a supervisor

Relay information to supervisor and / or appropriate staff

Follow through with supervisor requests / assignments

Ensure that BAC is a harassment-free work place

Kitchen Activities:

Maintain current Food Handler's Card

Maintain kitchen and cafeteria areas in compliance with policies and standards

Prepare and serve hot food line and salad bar including drinks

Ensure that client specific meals are prepared in compliance with orders

Ensure that meals are served on time

Wash dishes

Follow cleaning schedules (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.)

Ensure that all dangerous materials / equipment and chemicals are kept from client access (i.e. keeping knives locked, closing half door when utilizing dangerous equipment or when clients are present, etc.)

Supervise vocational students as they assist in the kitchen

Oversee meal preparation and kitchen activities in the absence of the Food Service Manager

Stock, restock and notify Food Service Manager of need for maintaining inventory

Attitude:

Work cooperatively as a team member

Display positive work attitude

Demonstrate professionalism

Treat staff and coworkers with respect

Promote positive image of BAC while in the community and dealing with community

Model appropriate social behavior to clients

Treatment of Clients:

Treat clients with kindness, dignity, and respect

Encourage independence for all clients

General:

Comply with attendance requirements

Perform job requirements without requiring excessive supervision

Refrain from pursuing personal activities while on duty or allowing personal issues to interfere with work

Take initiative/self starter in carrying out job duties

Exhibit good time management skills

Maintain a working atmosphere

Personnel File:

Maintain continuing education as appropriate including licenses, certification and training hours

Keep personnel folder in compliance

Other:

Any other assigned duties as outlined by Program Director or Executive Director

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Good physical endurance
• Possess the ability to use good judgment in crisis situations
• Ability to read recipes and follow directions
• Ability to use commercial equipment (initial training will be provided)
• Demonstrate the ability to work well with others
• Must have the ability to work in a special education environment
• Have the ability to multi-task
• Recognize safe and unsafe conditions

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working in the kitchen standing the majority of the day
• At times preparing / serving meals outdoors during special occasions
• Exposure to heat from appliances
• Clients may exhibit self-injurious or aggressive behaviors
• Tobacco-free / smoke-free environment

RISKS:

• Injuries related to equipment use
• Use/Misuse of chemicals
• Exposure to body fluids
• Exposure to open wounds of others
• Risk of physical aggression, including human bites, by a student
• Contagious diseases

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Access to emergency supplies: Must Adhere to Dress Code for Safety: Gloves Follow BAC client Dress Code and Employee Dress Code Spill Kit (apron, goggles) Closed shoes (toe and heel)Mouth Barrier Hat or hair net Back Support for Lifting Gloves during serving JOB SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:A. Education: None specifiedB. Certifications: (must be current) CPR First AidCity of Huntsville Food Handler's CardC. Training: Training as scheduled by departmentD. License: Must have valid government issued picture ID (Driver's license, State ID, Passport, etc.)E. Other Requirements:1. Must pass Criminal History Check 2. Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (initial and on-going)3. Meet licensing standards regarding TBPHYSICAL DEMAND:StandingVHPushing/PullingHCrouchingMBalancingHJumpingNSittingNReachingMCrawlingSVisionVHHoldingVHWalkingVHHandlingVHBendingVHHearingVHLaying/RollingNLiftingHFine DexterityVHTwistingMTalkingLCarryingHKneelingMClimbingLFoot ControlsNSTRENGTH CODES: S-Sedentary L-Light M-Medium N - None H-Heavy VH-Very HeavyRevised 5/15/2018RequirementsJOB SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:A. Education: None specifiedB. Certifications: (must be current) CPR First AidCity of Huntsville Food Handler's CardC. Training: Training as scheduled by departmentD. License: Must have valid government issued picture ID (Driver's license, State ID, Passport, etc.)E. Other Requirements:1. Must pass Criminal History Check 2. Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (initial and on-going)3. Meet licensing standards regarding TBPHYSICAL DEMAND:StandingVHPushing/PullingHCrouchingMBalancingHJumpingNSittingNReachingMCrawlingSVisionVHHoldingVHWalkingVHHandlingVHBendingVHHearingVHLaying/RollingNLiftingHFine DexterityVHTwistingMTalkingLCarryingHKneelingMClimbingLFoot ControlsNSTRENGTH CODES: S-Sedentary L-Light M-Medium N - None H-Heavy VH-Very Heavy