Food Services Assistant

• Provide prompt service and efficient food production and delivery to customers;
• Deliver high level of customer service;
• Follow all required standards specific to food handling, cleanliness, safety and personal appearance;
• Adhere to all health code requirements, including prescribed uniform, hair covering and good personal hygiene;
• Adhere to strict production schedule for food preparation to assure that meals are delivered on time and according to service standards; 
• Prepare food according to all required kosher, nutritional and dietary guidelines;
• Set up, deliver, and serve meals as required;
• Break down dining area, clean up and store food;
• Maintain a clean kitchen, storage area and work area;
• Communicate inventory levels to Director of Food Operations;
• Follow OSHA guidelines.
• Embrace and model the JCC Internal Service Standards of Respect, Gratitude, Communication, The Golden Rule, and Ownership/Accountability 
• Other duties may be assigned

• High School diploma required; course work in food preparation and/or related courses a plus
• Skills in and knowledge of retail food production
• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Proven knowledge of and experience working with standardized recipes and production sheets;
• Marion County Health department “serv-safe- Food Handler” certification preferred
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with constituent groups;
• Skills in and knowledge of related food service functions such as safety and sanitation, production methods, and equipment maintenance;
• Skills in time management and in prioritizing workload to meet daily production schedule and deadlines;
• Understanding of food specification including meat buyer’s guide, USDA produce, poultry and frozen specifications as well as weights and measures to accurately account for and inventory items;
• Adequate oral and written communication skills; basic math skills required;
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment;
• Basic knowledge of Jewish dietary laws (or willingness to learn).

What we offer:

• 20 hours per week 
• Free JCC employee membership and discounts on programs & services 
• Feel like swimming in our beautiful outdoor water park at end of shift? Go for it! Want to work out, play tennis, shoot hoops? Go for it!  Want to take fitness class? Go for it!
• Great culture, great teammates, great work environment
• Beautiful campus on 43 acres

Work Environment:

The work environment can be fast-paced at times and requires high energy and lots of interaction with JCC members, staff and members of the community. Physical demands include working in a commercial kitchen and using various equipment needed prepare, serve, and deliver food, beverages and snacks. Position requires standing, walking, reaching overhead, bending, and lifting up to 30 lbs. May be exposed to high air temperatures, humidity, cleaning agents.