Product Development Assistant, 1.0 FTE, (8 hours/day), In Anticipation presso Albany Unified School District

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The position assists the Executive Chef in the development of new food items by polling clients, preparing the food items for sale, and receiving feedback on the items to communicate the information to the Executive Chef. This position is trained to fill in for food service staff, including managers. The position may travel to multiple sites during the day to fill in as needed. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: E = Essential Duties The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 1. Prepare, assemble, and dispense meals E 2. Perform routine cleaning tasks in cafeteria and do related work required E 3. Set up counters and dishes/silverware for lunches; wash dishes, trays, pots & pans; clean counters, work area, equipment and dispose of refuse E 4. Prepare, cook, and bake main dishes E 5. Monitor cafeteria student line E 6. Estimate food quantities to be ordered for food preparation E 7. Work POS during lunch service (collect money, check off free and reduced lunch lists) E 8. Follow recipe directions E 9. Complete various record keeping functions E 10. Other related duties as assigned 11. Support student workers as needed E 12. Conduct taste testing with site staff for development of new food items E 13. Participate in the development of new food items E 14. Conduct surveys with students/staff to develop new food items E 15. Obtain feedback on new food items E 16. Fill in for various positions, as needed E 17. Document product development process and stakeholder input E KNOWLEDGE OF: 1. Kitchen appliances and utensils 2. Sanitation and safety requirements in food preparation 3. Basic computer skills 4. Kitchen operations 5. Ability to cook, bake, and prepare food in large quantities 6. Follow written and oral

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$20.15-$25.73/hour

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, and Vision (100% of cost provided by District up to Kaiser Family) ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED POST OFFER/PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL ABILITY TESTING REQUIRED. The Board prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.