Job Description

PURPOSE: To serve the students and faculty an inviting and nutritious meal in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and respect.

FUNCTIONS:

1. Follows all laws, Board Policies, regulations, rules and procedures, and complies with the instructions and/or directives from his/her supervisor(s).
2. Works independently and with others in assigned school cafeterias and kitchens.
3. Establishes an effective working rapport with all other staff and maintains a positive relationship with the school district's internal and external publics.
4. As per the direction of the head cook, assumes one or more of the following responsibilities as needed in a timely manner during meal service:
5. Food preparation;
6. Point of sale; and/or
7. Serving proper portions of hot food and restocking cold food areas.
8. Rotates assigned kitchen duties as directed.
9. Helps with clean-up of preparation, serving, and dishwashing areas.
10. As directed, maintains contemporary job-related awareness and personal growth through participation in staff development activities.
11. As authorized, works the additional hours necessary outside of the normal work day for the completion of tasks inherent to the position.
12. Performs the work described herein without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself or others.
13. Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Has the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
2. Has the ability to prepare and serve meals.
3. As is necessary, possesses needed technology-related knowledge and individual computer skills, including but not limited to the ability to learn and operate the Point of Sale system.
4. Possesses effective communication, judgmental, planning, organizational, problem-solving, and human relations skills;
5. Has the ability to be flexible and adapt to different work-related situations that affect food services operations.
6. Must possess and display the ability to follow directives and adhere to the established chain of command.
7. Must be dependable, punctual, flexible, appropriately attired, neat in appearance and able to manage time appropriately.
8. Must maintain a professional demeanor and image.
9. Must be courteous to students, staff, and the general public.
10. Must possess adequate interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to work independently and/or on a team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to be on one's feet in a stationary position and remain for prolonged periods of time.
2. Must be able to move about the work area to perform duties and to access supplies.
3. Must be able to access all work areas and locations.
4. Must be able to lift as required.
5. Must have the ability to bend, stoop, or reach above shoulder level.
6. Must possess acceptable vision and hearing.
7. Must be able to withstand changes in environmental conditions in the work area and to adapt to these changes.
8. Must be able to operate and maintain equipment relative to his/her position.

This position description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees in this position will be required to perform any other duties requested by their supervisor(s).

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.