Job Description
Purpose and Scope
The position of Server Support – Central Kitchen works under the direction of the Supervisor – Central Kitchen to assist in ensuring the production of nutritious meals in a clean and sanitary work area for the students of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS). This position is responsible for performing duties in food manufacturing, processing and packaging of large quantities of school food service meals; and may be required to assist Supervisor – Central Kitchen with preparing and serving community partners and charter sites as related to school visits and special events.
Essential Job Functions
• Prepares food within the establish production system following meal standards, standardized recipes, preparation, and service methods in a safe and cost-efficient manner.
• Follows written recipes and instructions using mathematics to check recipe conversions and calculate food quantities needed.
• Observes and follows guidelines of set procedures for proper personal safety, food safety and sanitation and responsible for the cleanliness of preparation areas, storerooms, freezers, refrigerators, and equipment.
• Operates high-speed packaging equipment batch meals.
• Supports special catering events and assist Mobile Supervisor at off sites when needed.
• Operates, disassembles, cleans, and sanitizes equipment in the production area, including high speed packing equipment based on established guidelines.
• Places stock in storerooms, refrigerators, and freezers in a first-in first-out order as needed: and monitors and records cooking times and temperatures as required by consumer safety under Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HAACP).
• Performs all duties in compliance with school and District policies, procedures and standards of quality and safety.
• Attends training and meetings as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires High School Diploma or GED plus (1) one year of related experience in food service.
(PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)
Degree Equivalency Formula:
Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.
Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.