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.