Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

A Duneland School Corporation Child Nutrition Substitutes are required to provide food services in a safe and lawful manner.. This position has a highly responsible role in providing nutrition and financial services to students and staff on a regular basis. All Duneland employees interact with individuals both inside and out of the corporation and therefore, must have the ability to present a professional and organized image at all times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Respond to requests of information and services in a prompt, efficient and friendly manner.
2. Provide exceptional level of customer service to all students, community members, teachers, co-workers and other staff members. These employees must assure their needs are met in a professional, friendly and timely manner.
3. Observe safety and security procedures
4. Uses equipment and materials properly
5. All Food Service employees are required to attend all in-service training
6. All employees must accept delegated authority.
7. Child Nutrition Substitutes must assist in the preparation breakfast and lunch meals that comply with state and federal regulations
8. Maintains and cleans cafeteria equipment to meet local, state and federal sanitation standards
9. Attend sanitation training and obtain ServeSafe Certification
10. Responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of pots, pans and lunch trays.
11. Responsible for cleaning student cafeteria tables
12. Serves breakfast and lunch to students and staff.
13. Insures students receive a reimbursable meal
14. Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

1. Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with persons at all levels in order to develop and maintain productive relationships both inside and outside the corporationAbility to learn new skills quickly and assimilate into daily work
2. Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality both inside and outside the corporation
3. Ability to work independently and in a team environment
4. Ability to multi-task with attention to detail
5. Proficiency in the use of all Food Services equipment and supplies
6. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
7. Recognize, analyze and offer solutions to problem situations related to daily work
8. Ability to remain calm and professional during times of high stress

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (includes equipment, hours, physical demands)

Work Environment: This position typically works in facilities with a controlled temperature environment. Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions may occur depending upon assignments.

Equipment: This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of all food service equipment.

Hours: This position is typically expected to work an average of 4 hours per day. Summer hours will be adjusted as per the Superintendent to assure adequate coverage throughout the summer period. Evening, weekend and holiday activities will be scheduled as necessary.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by all Duneland School Corporation Child Nutrition Substitutes to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

All applicants must have a current application through our electronic application center at www.duneland.k12.in.us

The Duneland School Corporation is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity in all employment practices. Candidates will be screened, interviewed and employed based upon the successful candidate's qualifications, background, experience and needs of the Duneland School Corporation. Offers of employment are contingent upon the results of personal background

Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted individually.