Food Service Worker Lead - Downingtown Area School District

Aramark•Downingtown, PA

About The Position

Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S. It offers public and private education institutions a variety of dining options including breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snacks, catering, nutrition education and retail operations. We partner with schools to create culinary experiences that propel students to success. Our goal is to provide healthy, nutritional meals with a stellar dining experience for our communities. For more information on Aramark's Student Nutrition food service programs, please visit - Link here Aramark Student Nutrition - Aramark As a Food Service Worker, you’ll assist with food prep, portioning meals, and serving our loyal customers. With guidance from your manager, you’ll learn on the job and make great connections with the people we serve. We’re looking for team players who are organized, focused, accountable, and above all, bring a positive attitude every day. The sky is the limit for what you’ll go on to achieve next! Ignite your passion, pursue what matters.

Requirements

Great customer service and interpersonal skills
Strong Leadership and supervisory skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Serve Safe Certification
Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
Food Service Experience preferred
Requires frequent lifting/transporting hot food items
Ability to work inside kitchen area, interact with heated equipment, steam, loud noise, chemicals and other at risk conditions

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of and assist in preparation of food items for the day and dating products.
Coordinate and assist in setting up and breaking down stations designated by the manager.
Cook and otherwise prepare foods according to recipes and directions.
Responsible for use of accurate portions when preparing and serving items on the line.
Maintain daily temperature logs
Responsible for taking samples of all food items on the line prior to serving the customers.
Alert management and pull food items that do not meet quality expectations.
Complete opening and closing station checklists
Greet customers as they approach and leave the serving line
Ask customers about the quality of their service and handle any complaints while maintaining a positive attitude and smile.
Coordinate and assist in maintaining a clean work station (including floors, work areas, equipment, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks)
Ensures that all work areas and serving utensils are cleaned and sanitized
Responsible for accurate disposal of waste from the service line
Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or by cart.
Assist with daily safety observations and report safety hazards discovered in the location to management immediately
Cross-train in areas as the need arises
Able to work in concessions, catering, and special events required by your manager
Perform task as requested by your manager on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis
Completion of any task requested by a supervisor or member of the Aramark management team.
Lead all aspects of and advise the employees working on the line to ensure timely and effective service of the customers. Request support from utility workers for sanitation issues of the line as needed.