Food Service Worker

Under the general supervision of the Director of Food Services, food service staff prepares, produces, and serves a variety of foods from fresh, canned, dry, or frozen states according to recipes and assists in other related tasks in a designated food service production and/or service area.

Responsibilities

• Able to multi-task at all times and operate a computer Point of Sale System.
• Must maintain professional standards as required by the USDA.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of main and side dishes and accompanying menu items, including sandwiches, salads, meats, vegetables, and fruits as specified by the menu, recipes, and production records.
• Sets up and merchandises food and food service areas and serves food.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as electric mixers, slicers, grinders, ovens, stove tops, warmers, and coolers.
• Utilizes kitchenware such as knives, spatulas, whisks, tongs, spoons, and ladles.
• Practices safe food handling according to state and federal law.
• Assists in the monitoring, reduction, and management of food waste.
• Cleans and sanitizes pots, pans, and kitchen utensils.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly deep cleaning of the facility, service areas, and all kitchen equipment such as counters, tables, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, mixers, transient hot carts, mobile carts, and rolling racks.
• Receives, labels, and stores food and supplies according to standards.
• Assists in taking inventory.
• Must enjoy working with children and adults.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Food Services or Principal.

Skills

• Methods of preparing and serving a variety of foods from fresh, canned, dry, or frozen states.
• Use and care of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Cleaning and sanitation methods used in a food service environment.
• Food storage methods.
• Basic arithmetic (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Customer service experience.
• Prepare, assemble, and serve a variety of foods.
• Work rapidly and efficiently in performing job duties.
• Work cohesively with peers, supervisors, school personnel, and students.
• Work in large groups and crowds.
• Apply and maintain standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene.
• Read, write, and communicate in basic English.
• Count money and make change accurately.
• Demonstrate customer service skills on an ongoing basis.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to bend, reach, and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures.
• Ability to work in refrigerated areas.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to learn the proper use of kitchen equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Works in standard school cafeteria and kitchen environments.

Experience

Prior experience is not required, but welcomed.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt