CNP Food Service Specialist Substitute: Southern Louisiana Campuses

CNP Food Service Specialist Substitute: Southern Louisiana Campuses

Southern Louisiana

Prepare and serve appropriate quantities of food to meet menu requirements. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare quality food according to a planned menu of tested, uniform recipes.
2. Serve food according to meal schedules, departmental policies, and procedures.
3. Practice and promote portion control and proper use of leftovers.
4. Supervise storage and handling of food items and supplies. Maintain a clean and organized storage
area.
5. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards.
6. Follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
7. Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
8. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor
immediately.
9. Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
10. Handle and record cashier functions accurately.
11. Help record food requisitions and orders necessary supplies.
12. Maintain daily food preparation records.
13. Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.

Equipment Used:
Large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deepfat fryer, sharp cutting tools, oven, dishwasher, and food and utility cart.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma preferred but not required

Experience:

• Food service or restaurant experience preferred but not required

Licenses or Certifications:

• Food Handler's Permit (City or County)

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to understand food recipes, safe handling of food and sanitaion practices
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils
• Ability to perform basic math skills
• Works well under pressure in a team setting
• Ability to lift, bend, pull, push, twist

Physical Effort and Work Environment:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching
• Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces

Selection Process: After submitting your online application, IDEA will review your materials. Candidates with a track record of success who pass the initial application screening will be invited to a phone or video interview. Candidates who are successful with this second interview will move into final consideration by the hiring manager.

Application Instructions: Please select "Apply Now" in the upper-left hand corner of this page. You will then be taking to the application portal entrance. After you create a new profile, you will be able to apply directly for this role. If you have already created a profile, you may simply login to begin your application.

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