Substitute Food Service Kitchen Worker

Job Description

The Benton Community School District (BCSD) is seeking a Food Service Employee to fulfill the following position: Substitute Food Service Worker. This position is part-time. Location: Benton CSD High School/(Possible other locations within the District) 600 1st St. Van Horne, Iowa 52346 (319) 228-8701.

Qualifications

• Certified on an employees medical examination form to be fully qualified in health.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read and calculate standardized recipes and have experience and/or knowledge in quantity food preparation.
• Regular attendance.

Performance Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Follow oral or written directions.
• Use proper preparation of foods and is able to tell that these foods are of good quality by sight, smell and taste.
• Prepare main dish and other foods from recipes using knowledge of weights and measures and be able to adjust accordingly.
• Check with manager as to amounts of food to be prepared and to satellite daily.
• Aid in serving and clean up of all equipment such as stoves, refrigerators, pots, pans, and satellite equipment.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety.
• Help in any areas when needed.
• May use all equipment.
• Aid manager in proper handling, storage, and rotation of foods.
• Notify manager when supplies are needed or when equipment needs maintenance or repair.
• Maintain records/recipes as needed in an organized manner.
• Perform all other related food service duties as directed.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in a standing and/or walking position for long periods of time under conditions of extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 53 pounds efficiently.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate and handle equipment related to all aspects of general food preparation in a way that ensures safety while performing the duties of this job.

Working Conditions

• Commercial kitchen setting including (hard) surface floors and extreme temperatures ranging from 32 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• The noise level in the work environment is quiet/moderately loud/loud.
• Employee must wear uniform and appropriate hair restraints (approved by Food Service Director and/or state/county authority) at all times in food preparation and dining areas.
• Must have ability to tolerate chemicals in commercial strength detergents and cleaning solutions.

Terms of Employment

• Days of service as specified in contract language.
• Salary established by the Board.