Dinner Pantry Assistant

TITLE:

Pantry Assistant SUMMARY:

The Pantry Assistant is responsible for maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the dining hall and serving area, as well as the preparation and set-up of the salad bar, while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. This person shall be able to safely handle knives and food preparation equipment.

STATUS:

Full-Time

CLASSIFICATION

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Food Services Manager

DIRECT REPORTS

n/a

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION A.

Safely utilizes a variety of equipment and utensils including knives, dish machines, warmers. B. Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc. C. Sets up, replenishes, breaks down, and cleans the dining and serving areas, beverage station, and salad bar. D. Follows set up and closing checklists and completes service reports on a daily basis. E. Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, dishes, and utensils, as well as all surfaces in dining hall and service areas. F. Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items. G. Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines. H. Properly stores food while adhering to food safety policies and procedures. I. Assists cooks as directed. J. Assists in deep cleaning. K. Other duties as assigned•

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES A.

Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude toward all those they encounter in the course of work. B. Ability to prepare food ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items. C. Ability to safely handle food preparation equipment and knives. D. Ability to clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, dishes, and utensils. E. Ability to set up and break down food serving areas. F. Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. G. Ability to perform basic math and counting skills. H. Knowledge of local health code and food safety.

QUALIFICATIONS A.

Food Safety Certification, required. B. Experience working in a culinary environment, preferred. C. Proficiency in both English and Spanish, preferred.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands:

The essential functions of the position may require frequent long periods of standing and sitting; repetitive use of both hands and finger dexterity in both hands, handle or feel, grasp and hold and cut; see, talk, hear; reach with hands and arms; and walk upstairs and inclines. The employee is occasionally required to twist, stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities frequently required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to walk on unstable grounds and occasionally up to a mile within and around the camp/conference center.

Mental Demands:

The essential functions of the position require the ability to read and write complex material, perform simple and complex math calculations, and the ability to perform simple and complex tasks; perform clerical functions, compile and analyze information; coordinate activities, supervise and instruct others; follow instructions, influence others, meet time requirements, memorization, problem solving through use of independent judgment and decision-making skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside seasonal weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work will entail the use of computer equipment. The employee works alone, with others, around others, with verbal and face-to-face contact. •The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the position, but are not necessarily a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of employee(s) so classified. As such, responsibilities, duties, and required skills may be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet the business needs of Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center. Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center abides by employment at-will, which permits the Company to change the terms and conditions of employment with or without notice, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. Neither this job description nor any other written or verbal communications are intended to create a contract of employment or a promise of long-term employment. Employment-at-will may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time by the Employee or by Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center. Zephyr Point Mission Inviting all to experience God through education, exploration, & inspiration. Vision A center of excellence cultivating spiritual growth, recreation, and learning in an inclusive environment of natural beauty, hospitality, and peace. Values Serving with love Creating community Caring for and learning from Creation Engaging the mind, refreshing the body, nurturing the soul Welcoming all people

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person