Food Service Worker

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Understands and follows oral and written directions
• Experience in food service operation preferred

Responsibilities

• Fulfills all District policies and procedures
• Fulfills all state and federal regulations
• Performs duties assigned by the manager, including but not limited to: working in extreme temperatures; standing for extended periods of time; lifting fifty pounds without assistance; and operating commercial food service equipment
• Performs cleaning duties of kitchen, serving areas, and equipment as assigned
• Prepares food items and determines appropriate quantity of food items needed; adjusts and extends recipes as needed; maintains food quality standards
• Serves food in accordance with health and sanitation standards and monitors food temperatures
• Stores unused food and supplies, disposes of leftovers, and handles foods to be stored properly
• Records amounts of foods cooked and leftover foods and any money collected, as assigned; assists with inventory and maintains routine records
• Collects money and maintains accurate records, as assigned
• Cooperates in all activities necessary for the best functioning of the school food service program
• Observes safety rules and reports any accidents according to District policy
• Takes proper care of equipment and facilities
• Practices desirable health and work habits, and maintains acceptable standards of work, conduct, and dress code
• Maintains an attitude of helpfulness toward fellow employees, students, and staff
• Participates in inservice training programs as provided by the District and/or State

Requirements

Reports To: Food Service Manager

Supervises: Not applicable

Benefits

Terms Of Employment: The contract length will be 178 days.

Pay

Evaluation: Based on local district policy and Arkansas Department of Education guidelines, and performed by the food service manager who is assisted by the food service supervisor in regard to evaluations.

Schedule

Job Goal: The Food Service Worker will endeavor to work cooperatively in maintaining the food service program at the school level in an efficient and effective manner to meet the nutritional needs and program acceptability of students and staff in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.