Food Service Associate Float-Seton Catholic Schools

Position Title: School Nutrition Program Associate- Float

Reports to:  Dean of Operations, Director of Nutrition Program

Employment Classification: 10-month hourly employee, Full time, 6 hours per day

Location: Seton Catholic Schools-Float

Join the Transformation of Catholic Education in Milwaukee
 

Seton Catholic Schools is a network of K-8 parish schools in Milwaukee. There are currently 14 schools approximately 2,500 students in the network.  The network is planned to expand to a total of 20 schools serving nearly 7,500 students, making Seton the largest Catholic elementary school network in the country.  Seton is strengthening academics, faith formation and life-long outcomes for all students and is a unique model on the front end of transforming Catholic education in Milwaukee and across the nation.        

Role Summary:

The SNP Associate Float will cook, serve, and clean at their assigned school and satellite schools as assigned.  The SNP Associate will have responsibility for implementation of HACCP, USDA, and DPI standards to maintain quality control and efficient operation of the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program.  Must have a current driver’s license and insurance.  Must have the ability to drive to and work at different school sites as assigned. Hours will be assigned by the SNP Director and SNP Associate Director.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 

Planning and Meal Preparation:

• Assist SNP Manager with ordering food and supplies as needed.
• Assist with receiving and putting away all food and supply orders.
• Prepare food in compliance with approved food preparation and service procedures, including the use of standardized recipes, portion control, presentation, and quality of food.
• Participates in taste testings and evaluation of new products, recipes, and methods of preparation as requested.
• Follows production record for portion control. 
• Cooks according to standardized recipes provided.
• Assist students with healthy choices at mealtimes.
• Provide and obtain feedback from students, parents, and satellite sites regarding food quality and menu choices.
• Communicates with students and Seton staff in a professional, respectful manner.

Record Keeping:

• Completes all HACCP logs daily as required for food safety.
• Completes production records daily as needed.
• Ability to learn and record POS counts as needed.

Food Safety:

• Demonstrates established standards, methods, and procedures for food safety at assigned school, in accordance with USDA, HACCP and State regulations, Health Department standards and SNP standards.
• Performs cleaning according to schedule for production and eating areas.
• Participates in maintaining clean, well-organized storage areas, including freezers, refrigerators, and dry storage areas.
• Completes all annual training requirements as required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.                                                          
• Qualifications:

• Physical Requirements:

• Carry, move, and stock food, supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs, storing at heights for 6” to 60” from the floor.
• Must be able to tolerate temperatures ranging from -10 F to 40 F for periods of time up to one-half hour.
• Must be able to tolerate temperatures of 80 F for the duration of workday.
• Must have the stamina necessary for the efficient performance of duties.
• Must be able to stand on feet for duration of workday.
• Must be free from communicable diseases.

• Additional Qualifications & Requirements:

• Deep belief in all children and the mission of Seton Catholic Schools.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency or equivalent experience required.
• One to three years’ experience associated with a food service program in the educational field or in other types of quantity food production operations desired.
• Food Manager Certified desired.
• Prefer knowledge of quantity food service, food preparation methods and operation of food service equipment.
• Prefer knowledge of sanitation procedures and conditions for food preparation, food safety, service, and storage. 
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, suppliers, school staff, students, and the public.
• Ability to accept and interpret direction given from supervisors including school administration.
• Able to collaborate and work in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to assist at other Seton Schools as required.
• Adhere to uniform requirements at all times. 
• Personal appearance adheres to appropriate grooming and hygiene.
• Adheres to Seton policies and procedures.

• Compensation

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage available.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays based on FTE.
• Archdiocese of Milwaukee pension program.
• 403(b) retirement plan and FSA plan available.
• Unlimited potential for professional growth—we are building a new model for urban, Catholic education.