Job Description
Description:POSITION Summary:The Production Assistant is responsible for assisting in the production of meal packaging for the Kids Caf in the Keegan Kitchen.This position is responsible for maintaining a clean/safe work environment, in compliance with all state, local, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) policies, practices, and procedures.This role is required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.Adhere to PACT values.(Purpose:Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission.Accountability:Choosing to rise above one's circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results.See It.Own It.Solve It.Do It.Courage:Standing up for what's right and acting.Transparency:Doing things openly and honestly).ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Reliable, consistent, attendance is a requirement.This position requires punctuality and dependable attendance to meet the needs of the business, including attending and taking part in meetings and presentations.Ensures all supplies are available for the week's menu and the daily food production and transportation.Checks daily number counts for all sites, and changes daily number/milk sheet counts, if needed.Labels all food transportation equipment for delivery.Prepares meal orders for transportation, which includes maintaining accuracy in counting meal components and milk for distribution.Provides the Chef/Lead Cook with a list of missing paperwork weekly for each.Organizes meals and paperwork for delivery drivers.Records all equipment damage, loss, or stolen to the Production Supervisor.Keeps an accurate inventory of all equipment.Ensures that all injuries are reported in a timely manner with accurate documentation.Assists in maintaining all records required for Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), Houston Food Bank, and any other required documents.Follows portion control protocols while working on the packaging lines.Ensures all work areas are cleaned and sanitized after the completion of each project.Assists cooks in meal service needs such as prep work and panning food items.Maintains the daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedule.Completes all tasks assigned in multiple project areas.SUPERVISORY Responsibilities:This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Requirements:Qualifications:Education/Experience:High School Diploma from an accredited school or general education development (GED) certificate 1 year of relevant experience 1years of customer service experience preferred Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:None Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.(For best performance, the job holder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) Ability to operate food services equipment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to perform basic arithmetic Able to communicate and understand written and verbal instructions Ability to work with a diverse population Ability and willingness to be flexible in work assignments, including working in the milk room, cart washroom, dock, etc.Strong customer service skills and willingness to assist others Strong attention to detail Able to coordinate well with other personnel Strong problem-solving skills Strong administrative and organizational skills Ability to follow-through on tasks Time management skills and the ability to multi-task Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Excel and Outlook COMPLIANCE:Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HFB policies.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.(For best performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) COMPETENCIES:Action-Oriented / Customer Focus / Drives for Results / Informing / Approachability / Learning on the Fly / Perseverance / Self-development / Listening / Peer Relationships / Integrity and Trust / Functional/Technical Skills PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the