Cafe Aide

Café Aide                                                                                                        Grow Academy  Part-Time, Year-round, hourly Reports to:    Executive Chef, Grow Academy Summary Description:    This is a kitchen staff position.  Under the supervision of the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and Cafe Leads, the Cafe Aide performs a variety of duties related to food preparation, service and general maintenance in the kitchen and dining area. Duties and Responsibilities:    - Washes dishes; cleans and scrubs pots and pans - Cleans and sets up trays - Empties trash, recycling, and compost daily - Sweeps and mops floors in kitchen and dining area - Maintains clean serving areas and sets up cafeteria for timely service - Sets up tray line by arranging food - Assists the chef in the preparation of meals as needed - Peels, slices, cores, and dices vegetables and fruits by hand or using such mechanical equipment as automatic peelers, slicers and dicers - Pours salad dressings and condiments - Assists in stocking shelves, receiving and storing orders - Properly packs, labels, and stores leftover food - Follows state and federal regulations regarding food handling, serving, and cleanliness - Serves meals throughout lunch period Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: - Ability to read and follow all food safety and physical safety rules - strong communication skills especially when interacting with scholars - Exceptional personal hygiene - Ability to lift, bend, stoop and carry heavy trays and packages of food and supplies     Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: - Ability to stand, stoop, reach, and bend. Mobility of arms to reach, dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate large and small objects - Ability to stand for long periods and walk long distances - Ability to lift, push and/or pull objects (up to approximately 50 pounds unassisted and up to approximately 100 pounds assisted) - Ability to read small print - Ability to work with and in the proximity of equipment with moving mechanical parts - Ability to work in a physically demanding environment - Ability to work around loud noise Experience Required:  Demonstrated skill and experience in the preparation and serving of food, especially in an elementary school setting   Special Requirements: Must have or be willing to obtain a Serve Safe Food Handler’s certification.