Food Service Operator 6 hours/day

Lexington County School District One – Support Staff Salary Scale (Grade 6), 6 hours per day / 183 days per school year. Terms adjusted for part-time or partial-year hires.

About the role

Under general supervision, the Food Service Operator prepares and serves breakfast and/or lunch meals, maintains sanitary work areas, and follows all district, state, and USDA regulations. Work is reviewed through inspection and observation of results.

Responsibilities

• Supports and upholds the district’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Interacts, communicates, and collaborates effectively with all stakeholders.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive, and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Prepares one or several parts of meals in proper quantities; measures, mixes, seasons, garnishes, and follows approved recipes or package directions.
• Properly handles, stores, and/or disposes of leftover foods.
• Keeps simple records and makes reports as directed.
• Serves food using proper portion control utensils; sets up serving lines by stocking required food, drink, and other components; maintains proper food temperatures throughout preparation, service, and storage.
• Maintains sanitary conditions in assigned work areas; washes pots, pans, dishes, food-serving carts, and other kitchen equipment.
• Operates and/or utilizes food service appliances and equipment such as ovens, stoves, mixers, dishwashers, disposals, deep fryers, meat slicers, and cash registers; reports major repair needs to supervisor.
• Follows current district, state, and USDA federal rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures.
• Uses personal computing devices and software applications for information management and communication.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Prior food service experience preferred.
• Current government-issued identification.
• Ability to access reliable transportation.
• Personal computer experience; proficiency in word processing, email, spreadsheets, electronic file management, internet, and reporting/presentation software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule to meet reporting deadlines.
• Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually or as part of a group.
• Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of district policies, procedures, and operations.
• Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy and anticipate work without direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records.
• Ability to interact and communicate professionally with supervisors, coworkers, teachers, students, and the public.

Physical Demands

• Performs manual work requiring some physical strength and agility; occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Pushes/pulls items such as furniture or boxes of materials.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision.
• Occasionally works irregular or extended hours.
• Frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

Work Environment

• Noise level varies from quiet to loud depending on activity.
• Works long hours while standing with routine exposure to cold and heat.
• Performs repetitive tasks daily, including food preparation, service, receiving, storing, rotating products, and cleaning duties.
• Requires constant attention and ability to meet deadlines.
• Possible exposure to biohazard risks, including oral secretions and blood.
• Must wear a district-approved uniform, hard-soled/non-slip shoes, and a suitable and effective hair restraint.