Nutrition Services Caterer (40hr/wk, 180 days)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision of the Aramark Chef, and under general supervision of the Production Floor Manager, deliver, set up / pick up mobile barbecue grills, propane tanks, equipment and supplies to / from schools and other locations throughout the District.

Delivers perishable foods and supplies to school sites, food preparation, service, and clean-up activities for barbecues and catered events.

Works collaboratively with site kitchen staff, teachers and parents. Performs related work as required.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the delivery, set-up and operation of BBQ grill units, supplies and equipment; deliver, assemble, and set up catering equipment and supplies to assigned sites;
• prepare and / or barbeque foods for meal service or catering events by following a specified menu; assist employees engaged in a variety of food preparation activities;
• assist in serving meals and clean-up; return equipment and supplies to the Central kitchen in a timely manner; maintain "on-time" delivery schedule to assigned events and run-backs;

refill propane tanks, and fuel assigned vehicle.

Manually loads items for delivery; verifies load against supply request; operates a half-ton pickup truck, towing a hitched trailer to deliver BBQ grill units, supplies and equipment, or / fourteen foot refrigerated truck to deliver runbacks of prepared and refrigerated food items and products;

ensures food is handled in the proper manner during the loading, transit, unloading, and storage processes.

Inspects assigned vehicle, hitch, trailer, and equipment on a regular basis; identifies needed repairs and notifies supervisor;

fuels vehicle, fills propane tanks, maintain and clean BBQ units and equipment, maintain assigned areas in a clean and safe condition.

Prepares food for meal service, prepackaging, and / or line service; work on automatic packaging line or be assigned to a school site or N.

S. (Nutrition Services) Central Production Kitchen, as needed.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education / Experience : Any combination equivalent to education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and experience would be :

• Equivalent to a high school diploma,
• One year of preparing and serving food; institutional food service experience is required with school food service experience desirable.

Completion of a two hour Safeschools course is required within the first year of employment.

Knowledge of : Reading, writing, and basic math; state and local traffic laws and regulations, including defensive driving and emergency procedures;

safe food handling principles and practices, as would apply to assigned duties, and established USDA guidelines concerning nutritional requirements for school breakfast / lunch programs.

• Skill at and Ability to : Read, write, follow and execute verbal and written instructions in English. Operating vehicles up to one half (1 / 2) ton, towing trailer lengths up to 12 feet, and / or 14 foot box refrigerated truck using appropriate judgment in meeting unforeseen or bad weather conditions;
• move / lift and carrying heavy or large objects, such as lifting / hitching a trailer on wheels with BBQ unit / s weighing up to pounds combined weight;

performing strenuous physical work; work under adverse climate conditions in refrigerators and freezers. Establish and maintain working relationships with those contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Complete reports, maintain communications via a computer; plan and schedule food preparation activities adhering to specific recipes and menu standards, operate barbeque grill, cooking and food preparation equipment;

assist in training employees; assist in recovering service issues with corrective actions; work flexible shifts as needed to support events as scheduled, work as part of a team.

Licenses / Certificates : Possession of a valid Nevada State Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to the District.

Possession of or ability to obtain a Servsafe Certificate within 60 days from date of hire; and ability to maintain that Certification as mandated by the Washoe County Health Department.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION.

INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.