Organization: Boys & Girls Club of Portage County (non-profit, youth service)Hours: Part-Time

School Year

Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Non-School Days 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Summer

Monday-Friday 7:30-1:30 PM (hours vary pending shift)

Location: Berard Center, Plover Center (Stevens Point)

Reports to: Food Service Coordinator Position and Program Summary: Food Service Program Assistant assists with the implementation of the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County food service program by prepping and serving food to Club members. This program helped serve free meals to over 800 youth in 2021. A portion of these youth struggle with food insecurity and the impact this program has on the well-being of Portage County would only be amplified by a candidate who exemplifies a caring attitude and desire to help others.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work with limited supervision as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to meet deadlines

• Possess a valid State Driver’s License
• Some experience in the food industry is preferred

• Ability to communicate effectively with children and staff from diverse backgrounds, as well as a range of other organizational personnel in a courteous and professional manner

• Some ability to deal with the general public
• Ability to work independently as well as in groups

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Active environment that requires the employee to be on their feet for several hours at a time
• Some lifting and moving of moderately sized objects
• Some driving may be necessary

Responsibilities:

• Prepares meal service following guidelines of Department of Public Instruction/USDA
• Assists in meal preparation including heating, stirring, cutting, and other similar duties
• Assists in meal serving including distributing proper portions of food in a cafeteria lineup
• Work with food specialist volunteers
• Implements food handling safety procedures
• Assists with attendance records for food programs
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen and cafe
• Maintains positive interactions and a friendly disposition with Boys & Girls Club members and parents
• Completes special projects as assigned by the supervisor

• Able to be First Aid/CPR Certified
• Must be able to pass a reference and background check
• May participate in special programs and/or events
• Assist in or handle special assignments or other duties as deemed necessary or important by the supervisor

Disclaimer:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.