Job Details

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist in meal preparation, service and clean-up while providing a safe environment by maintaining the kitchen and cafeteria areas in compliance with federal, state, local and accreditation / licensing standards. Assist the Food Service Manager in supervising students participating in vocational training.

Activities include, but are not limited to, preparing and serving meals, catering, washing dishes, kitchen clean-up, and following cleaning schedule.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Compliance:

1. Assure that all client environments are in compliance with minimum standards
2. Maintain the kitchen and cafeteria areas in compliance with federal, state, local and accreditation / licensing standards
3. Maintain client safety guidelines
4. Assure that clients are free from neglect, abuse, and/or exploitation
5. Report allegations of neglect and abuse to TDFPS and/or Executive Director or his designee
6. Maintain client confidentiality
7. Assure that all clients are properly supervised and cared for according to BAC Policy
8. Adhere to employee rules and company policy
9. Report concerns to a supervisor
10. Relay information to supervisor and / or appropriate staff
11. Follow through with supervisor requests / assignments
12. Ensure that BAC is a harassment-free work place

Kitchen Activities:

1. Maintain current Food Handler's Card
2. Maintain kitchen and cafeteria areas in compliance with policies and standards
3. Prepare and serve hot food line and salad bar including drinks
4. Ensure that client specific meals are prepared in compliance with orders
5. Ensure that meals are served on time
6. Wash dishes
7. Follow cleaning schedules (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.)
8. Ensure that all dangerous materials / equipment and chemicals are kept from client access (i.e. keeping knives locked, closing half door when utilizing dangerous equipment or when clients are present, etc.)
9. Supervise vocational students as they assist in the kitchen
10. Oversee meal preparation and kitchen activities in the absence of the Food Service Manager
11. Stock, restock and notify Food Service Manager of need for maintaining inventory

Attitude:

1. Work cooperatively as a team member
2. Display positive work attitude
3. Demonstrate professionalism
4. Treat staff and coworkers with respect
5. Promote positive image of BAC while in the community and dealing with community
6. Model appropriate social behavior to clients

Treatment of Clients:

1. Treat clients with kindness, dignity, and respect
2. Encourage independence for all clients

General:

1. Comply with attendance requirements
2. Perform job requirements without requiring excessive supervision
3. Refrain from pursuing personal activities while on duty or allowing personal issues to interfere with work
4. Take initiative/self starter in carrying out job duties
5. Exhibit good time management skills
6. Maintain a working atmosphere

Personnel File:

1. Maintain continuing education as appropriate including licenses, certification and training hours
2. Keep personnel folder in compliance

Other:

1. Any other assigned duties as outlined by Program Director or Executive Director

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Good physical endurance
• Possess the ability to use good judgment in crisis situations
• Ability to read recipes and follow directions
• Ability to use commercial equipment (initial training will be provided)
• Demonstrate the ability to work well with others
• Must have the ability to work in a special education environment
• Have the ability to multi-task
• Recognize safe and unsafe conditions

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working in the kitchen standing the majority of the day
• At times preparing / serving meals outdoors during special occasions
• Exposure to heat from appliances
• Clients may exhibit self-injurious or aggressive behaviors
• Tobacco-free / smoke-free environment

RISKS:

• Injuries related to equipment use
• Use/Misuse of chemicals
• Exposure to body fluids
• Exposure to open wounds of others
• Risk of physical aggression, including human bites, by a student
• Contagious diseases

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Access to emergency supplies: Must Adhere to Dress Code for Safety:

Gloves Follow BAC client Dress Code and Employee Dress Code

Spill Kit (apron, goggles) Closed shoes (toe and heel)

Mouth Barrier Hat or hair net

Back Support for Lifting Gloves during serving

JOB SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

A. Education: None specified

B. Certifications: (must be current)

CPR

First Aid

City of Huntsville Food Handler's Card

C. Training:

Training as scheduled by department

D. License:

Must have valid government issued picture ID (Driver's license, State ID, Passport, etc.)

E. Other Requirements:

1. Must pass Criminal History Check

2. Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (initial and on-going)

3. Meet licensing standards regarding TB

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

Standing

VH

Pushing/Pulling

H

Crouching

M

Balancing

H

Jumping

N

Sitting

N

Reaching

M

Crawling

S

Vision

VH

Holding

VH

Walking

VH

Handling

VH

Bending

VH

Hearing

VH

Laying/Rolling

N

Lifting

H

Fine Dexterity

VH

Twisting

M

Talking

L

Carrying

H

Kneeling

M

Climbing

L

Foot Controls

N

STRENGTH CODES:

S-Sedentary L-Light M-Medium N - None H-Heavy VH-Very Heavy

Revised 5/15/2018

Requirements

JOB SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

A. Education: None specified

B. Certifications: (must be current)

CPR

First Aid

City of Huntsville Food Handler's Card

C. Training:

Training as scheduled by department

D. License:

Must have valid government issued picture ID (Driver's license, State ID, Passport, etc.)

E. Other Requirements:

1. Must pass Criminal History Check

2. Must pass Drug and Alcohol Testing (initial and on-going)

3. Meet licensing standards regarding TB

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

Standing

VH

Pushing/Pulling

H

Crouching

M

Balancing

H

Jumping

N

Sitting

N

Reaching

M

Crawling

S

Vision

VH

Holding

VH

Walking

VH

Handling

VH

Bending

VH

Hearing

VH

Laying/Rolling

N

Lifting

H

Fine Dexterity

VH

Twisting

M

Talking

L

Carrying

H

Kneeling

M

Climbing

L

Foot Controls

N

STRENGTH CODES:

S-Sedentary L-Light M-Medium N - None H-Heavy VH-Very Heavy