Kitchen Support Staff - Claremont, United States - Scripps College

Scripps College

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Claremont, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:
Kitchen Support Staff

Job Description:

PRIMARY PURPOSE & GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision from dining hall management, the Kitchen Support Staff is expected to perform a variety of duties for the preparation, set up, delivery, and serving of various food products, and to provide the highest quality of service to customers at all times.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITiES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This information is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Perform other duties as assigned.

Dish Room

Receive and/or deliver incoming soiled dishes, trays, flatware, pots, and pans; scrape off food; sort and wash using appropriate procedures as required by the dishwashing machine or in pot area.
Measure and use proper concentration of dishwashing chemicals. Set and maintain dishwashing machine at proper temperature as required by Health Department.
Sort clean dishes, trays, flatware, pots, and pans. Restock service and kitchen areas before, during, and after the meal period.
Sweep and mop floors in the dish room. Collect and take out trash from service and kitchen areas.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment including ovens, ceilings, push carts, and speed racks, while using proper PPE.
Assist in maintaining the servery and dining rooms: clean tables in the dining room, clean and stock beverage dispensers, put ice in soda machines, stock napkins, and fill salt and pepper shakers.
Maintain cleanliness of work and service areas, including floors, walls, trash cans, and worktables.

Receiving and Organizing Orders

Receive, organize, and put away incoming inventories. Label and date incoming product. Rotate stock, using "firstin, firstout" policy.
Assist in the kitchen as needed, including loading and unloading of trucks.
Check temperatures of incoming supplies to insure compliance with Health Department regulations.
Lift, move, store, issue, count, sort, and weigh food production goods and equipment as necessary; record information as directed.
Break down and remove boxes.
Fill soap and paper towel dispensers.
Maintain cleanliness of storage areas, including storerooms, refrigerators, and freezers.
Maintain the flow of incoming goods, directing truck traffic as required.
Maintain cleanliness of elevator and receiving dock.

Kitchen Preparation Support

Assist with catering delivery and setup as directed by manager or supervisor; assist with catering production.
Use slicer, wedger, dicer, chopper, and grater as appropriate to clean, peel, cut, and prepare ingredients for kitchen and serving use.
Prepare salad bar dressings, toppings, and condiments.
Maintain cleanliness of work areas.
Assist runner in restocking items.
Refill and store items for next meal period; label and date all items.
Perform other duties and tasks specific to the position as needed.
Participate in training sessions as provided by supervisor and by the College.
Assist with the training of other staff members as appropriate.
Actively support the College's Principles of Community and Principles of Diversity in the performance of job duties.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

This individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Ability to learn and follow safe working methods and procedures, including safe practices in delivering and serving of food.
Ability to follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HAACP) guidelines, (ServSafe), and Personal Protective equipment (PPE) requirements. Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations, proper use of personal safety equipment, food preparation equipment, and cleaning compounds.
Knowledge of or ability to learn proper setup/breakdown of dish machine; proper setup/breakdown/cleaning of pulper.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, stretch, and lift boxes and break down up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Must be able to work on feet for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with coworkers and patrons in English.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to provide the highest quality of service to customers at all times.
Employees in this classification may work alone or with a team; most work is done indoors, but some activities are outdoors. Not all facilities are airconditioned. Assignments may include day shifts, swing shifts, and weekend shifts.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education, training or experience t