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SalaryPosition and Program Summary: Food Service Program Assistant assists with the implementation of the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County food service program by prepping and serving food to Club members. This program helped serve free meals to over 800 youth in 2021. A portion of these youth struggle with food insecurity and the impact this program has on the well-being of Portage County would only be amplified by a candidate who exemplifies a caring attitude and desire to help others.
Responsibilities:
Prepares meal service following guidelines of Department of Public Instruction/USDA
Assists in meal preparation including heating, stirring, cutting, and other similar duties
Assists in meal serving including distributing proper portions of food in a cafeteria lineup
Work with food specialist volunteers
Implements food handling safety procedures
Assists with attendance records for food programs
Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen and cafe
Maintains positive interactions and a friendly disposition with Boys & Girls Club members and parents
Completes special projects as assigned by the supervisor
Able to be First Aid/CPR Certified
Must be able to pass a reference and background check
May participate in special programs and/or events
Assist in or handle special assignments or other duties as deemed necessary or important by the supervisor
Disclaimer:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
- Must be able to work with limited supervision as well as part of a team
- Must be able to meet deadlines
- Possess a valid State Driver’s License
- Some experience in the food industry is preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and staff from diverse backgrounds, as well as a range of other organizational personnel in a courteous and professional manner
- Some ability to deal with the general public
- Ability to work independently as well as in groups
- Active environment that requires the employee to be on their feet for several hours at a time
- Some lifting and moving of moderately sized objects
- Some driving may be necessary
