Kitchen Specialist - Britton ES

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the receiving, safeguarding, preparing, cooking, serving and cleanup of food and non-food supplies. Operating a district vehicle may be required when performing assigned tasks. Tasks may include being assigned to school sites where needed and performance of catering and special events in support of OKCPS district and department activities.

Essential Duties

• Prepares and serves food and beverages in accord with all federal, state, local and CNS policies.
• Assists and cooperatively works with all kitchen staff in creating a harmonious working environment.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment; practices overall safety and sanitation according to local, state and federal guidelines.
• Cleans and sanitizes the cafeteria space, and all equipment.
• Performs the duties of the cafeteria supervisor in the absence of the cafeteria supervisor.
• Assists the cafeteria supervisor in clerical and record keeping responsibilities including menu planning and inventories.
• Attends training courses as appropriate for continuous development of skills and successfully complete training certifications will be expected.
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance.
• Maintains neat uniformed appearance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Food Protection Manager Certification from an accredited program as outlined by OSDH Chapter 257.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand and use hands for repetitive actions involving simple/firm grasping and fine manipulation to find, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently walks, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, 50 pounds frequently with assistance, 75 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.