Food Service Assistant - Connors Elementary School

SUMMARY

Responsible to assist the School Dining Services program as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains high standard of nutrition for school dining service program.
• Prepares, cooks, and serves meals at assigned school (Breakfast & Lunch).
• Fulfills sanitation procedures.
• Assists in student, money, and meal accountability.
• Supervises children during meal service.
• Washes and sanitizes food service utensils.
• Works harmoniously with staff.
• Uses and reports needed maintenance equipment.
• Lifts and stores food and food related products.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Training in sanitation, food handling, and safety.
• Ability to read, interpret documents, and write routine reports.
• Ability to speak effectively with individuals and groups.
• Basic math skills and ability to solve practical problems.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
• Speaks clearly and concisely in oral and written communication.
• Awareness of district requirements and School Committee policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sit and talk or hear.
• Occasionally stand and walk.
• Close vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Sit and talk or hear.
• Occasionally stand and walk.
• Close vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment required.

BENEFITS

Lewiston Public Schools offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health insurance with up to 89% of the premium paid by the employer.
• Dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
• Maine Public Employee, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
• Paid sick leave and vacation time.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and more!