Food Service Worker - AMIkids Aspen

****This position will be located at AMIkids Aspen - Columbia, SC 29212****

Position Summary

The role of the Food Service Worker is to teach and safely conduct the planning, preparation, and serving of Program meals. Safely supervise youth under instruction in quality menu planning, food preparation, waste disposing, recycling and serving standards.

Essential Job Duties

• Perform kitchen operations and services based on sound principals of nutrition, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and culinary techniques to ensure food quality,
• Effectively implement AMIkids Way (Kids First, Safety, and Family) and key elements of Positive Youth Development (Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Community Involvement, and Challenged & Engaged Programming) and the AMIkids Personal Growth Model (PGM) in all interactions with students,
• Actively ensure all interactions reflect Kids First, Safety, Family, Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Challenge and Engaged environment and Community Involvement,
• Interactions with youth shall maintain an environment that provides a physically/emotionally safe space for youth and effective learning, growth, and progress toward individualized goals,
• Model supportive, consistent, respectful behavior with all parties to ensure an atmosphere that fosters healthy relationships, trust, and mutual respect; set clear boundaries and provide observations and reflection to youth,
• Assist with instructing and supervising youth in the Culinary Arts curriculum, including meal preparation, health, and hygiene, serving and storage and maintenance of all equipment within compliance standards,
• Adhere to and maintain all applicable Federal laws, School Board policies, and Food Service directives, nutrition, and safety rules, regulations, and departmental guidelines,
• Operate all food preparation equipment in accordance with applicable sanitation and safety guidelines and regulations of the appropriate Health District,
• Ensure safe storage of perishable items and maintain secure storage of kitchen area facility, equipment, and supplies, store food according to health requirements and standardized food storage practices,
• Encourage recycling practices and waste disposal according to policies and procedures,
• Ensure all food, supplies and equipment are ordered and received on a timely basis while maintaining financial integrity at the direction of the Food Service Supervisor,
• Maintain and submit accurate record keeping as required/directed, e., daily/weekly/monthly reports, production records, inventories, contract audit documentation and equipment, supply, maintenance log,
• Utilize various cleaning agents, mixing according to label instructions, and using in accordance with prescribed safety precautions and directions,
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,
• Administer first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with National standards,
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,
• Maintain Food Handler certification,
• Actively participates in day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, grounds maintenance, and equipment relocation,
• May transport youth and drive for other work-related tasks,
• Assist with special projects and other duties as

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• High school diploma/GED,
• Current Food Handler certification preferred; ability to obtain and maintain Certification required,
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the food service industry, preparing and serving meals to groups of 25-50 people,
• Prior food service experience within a school environment preferred,
• Basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) skills.

What's in it for you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.