Food and Nutrition Services Floating Worker - 7.0 hrs/hrs/day (190 days/school year calendar)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing food by following a recipe.
• Assist in setting up service areas, portioning, and/or serving food items.
• Clean and store kitchen equipment and clean floors and tables.
• Use various pieces of kitchen and cooking equipment, recommend needed maintenance and repairs.
• Control food and supply costs through stock rotation, proper storage and handling, portion control, and use of excess food production.
• Understand and practice good nutrition in food preparation and service.
• Maintain standards of sanitation, safety, production, service, and food quality.
• Communicate and work with fellow employees and supervisors.
• Supervise food service personnel working in the area.
• Assist the manager in preparing orders for food and supplies.
• Maintain good public relations with students, parents, faculty, and the community.
• Plan workload, forecast requirements, and coordinate food production.
• Complete and maintain food production records.
• Absorb proper food appearance for merchandising to customers.
• Assist with production and service of catered functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for prolonged periods.
• Walking much of the day.
• Working in very warm surroundings.
• Handling knives and other pieces of kitchen equipment.
• Lifting materials weighing at least 46 pounds.
• Climbing stairs (may be required).

Special Qualification Desired

• Competence in the areas of responsibility listed.
• A high school diploma or GED.