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.