Substitute Food Service Employee

About the Role

To assist the Food Service Director and/or Manager in dietary settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving the daily menu.
• Assist in daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, washing and sterilizing of dishes, silverware, utensils, and cleaning of serving areas.
• Maintain confidentiality within the food service program.
• Demonstrate strong basic math skills.
• Maintain a positive rapport with all staff, students, parents, and community.
• Dress in appropriate attire as required by the Director.
• Demonstrate organization and professionalism in your responsibilities.
• Be flexible.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Background check.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk, and hear.
• Frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward.
• Continuously use hand strength to grasp items.
• Frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment can vary based on activities taking place.
• The position requires the commitment of professional working hours.
• Frequently work in different areas of the cafeteria, including retrieving items near the floor, standing, and moving while supervising lunchroom activities.
• Usually work in indoor temperatures but will work in kitchens, coolers, and gyms where temperatures can fluctuate due to seasonal changes.