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Whitsons Culinary Group Lead Food Service Worker - Fairfield School Nutrition in Fairfield, Connecticut
- Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch daily according to menu. * Coordinate prepping, cooking, etc. of all food items on production schedule. * Performs and delegates cleaning duties, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing, and pot washing. * Set up service line and prepare show plates. Clean and Refill service wells at end of day * Serve lunch as scheduled always maintaining a clean service line. * Gently remind students who refuse hot vegetable of the day to remember to choose from the fresh fruit and salad bar selections. * Take internal and holding temperatures and record on logs, complete all HACCP logs daily. * Record all equipment temps daily and sanitizer concentration. * Manage all daily cash sales; reconcile pos system, complete daily deposit neatly and accurately. * Clean and organize walk in fridge and freezer units on a weekly basis or more often if necessary. * Coordinate ordering and receiving of all food, beverage and paper product needed for daily service according to menu. * Participate in all safety trainings with staff, conduct monthly safety self-inspection logs and Check Yes Audits & Cashier Audits. * Prepare food orders weekly after reviewing POR's, inventory, yield guides and recipes for accuracy. * Have good leadership skills for the kitchen staff and lead by example. * Must be able to address any issues as needed or required as they occur. Education: * High school graduate or equivalent. * Must complete all Whitsons and other mandated training as necessary * ServSafe Certification or within 90 days Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies: * Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments. * 1 year professional food service experience required *Basic cooking principles, recipe yield knowledge, production records, HACCP * Always present a positive and professional image. * Must enjoy working with children and be willing to adapt to changing situations. * Must be proficient in basic math skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. * Physical requirements - ability to lift and move up to 40lbs and work on feet most of day and work in extreme temperatures * Must show experience in the positions of cashier, cooking and general kitchen sanitation principles and food preparation. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled