Lead Food Service Worker II @ El Dorado Middle School #4060

Mt. Diablo Unified School District•Concord, CA

About The Position

Under direction, oversees, coordinates, and performs food preparation and service for a Junior High School or high volume Elementary School. Maintains an inventory of food service items, estimates the quantity of food required, and makes appropriate orders. Directs all food service personnel responsible for preparing, serving, and storing food in accordance with menus; and performs related work as required. Maintains food service records in compliance with state and federal requirements.

Requirements

Requires High School Diploma or equivalent
Two years of experience in institutional or commercial food preparation work, one year of which was in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Knowledge of Modern principles and practices in institutional food preparation, service and storage
Knowledge of Departmental rules and policies regarding the operation of a food service unit
Knowledge of Use and maintenance of all equipment
Knowledge of Safety practices and sanitation procedures
Knowledge of Modern methods and techniques of estimating quantities of food to be ordered
Knowledge of The principles and practices of effective direction
Knowledge of Time Management
Knowledge of Basic arithmetic to calculate recipe quantities to meet the needs of students
Knowledge of HACCP – sanitation practices related to handling and serving food
Knowledge of Operate a computer; software knowledge: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, YouTube
Skill in Directing the operation of a large food service unit
Skill in The use and maintenance of all equipment
Skill in Directing and coordinating the work of a large number of subordinates
Skill in Training new employees
Skill in Understanding and following verbal and written directions
Skill in Establishing school site production timelines and employee production timelines to meet the needs of students
Skill in Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with school officials, students, employees, and the general public
Skill in Making basic arithmetic calculations
Skill in Maintaining records and preparing reports
Skill in Food production timelines to meet the needs of students
Skill in Culinary Skills
Skill in Use of computer and software
Requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, kneel and stoop
Requires sustained lifting of light to medium (under 25 pounds) and occasional lifting of heavy objects up to 50 pounds
Requires the ability to handle hot material and work in an environment dominated by wide temperature extremes
Requires sufficient hand coordination to use kitchen utensils and equipment and move and position hot materials
Certificate of completing a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Food Safety System (HAACP) or equivalent safety/sanitation course required
Depending upon assignment, a valid California driver’s license and/or first aid training may be required

Responsibilities

Directs food service personnel in the preparation, serving, and storage of food
Plans, organizes and coordinates the work of the staff to ensure that meals are ready on schedule
Assists in the preparation of meals
Estimates quantities of food required
Ensures that proper sanitation methods and procedures are being followed
Arranges and supervises the proper storage of food
Orders and receives foodstuffs and supplies
Checks deliveries and invoices for proper quantities and unit cost
Trains new employees in the preparation and serving of meals, and the use, care, and maintenance of equipment
Oversees the cleaning of the kitchen
Prepares daily bank deposit slips, keeps daily records on the amount of food and milk sold
Reviews the timesheets of all employees
Maintains and conducts inventories of food and supplies
Operates all equipment
Maintains records and prepares reports