Job Description

• Anticipated Part Time Hours: 3 hours each day
• Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Location: TBD

Food Service Worker

The food service worker will assist in the educational process by preparing and serving a wide

variety of food for students and teachers. The food preparation will follow standardized recipes

and proper portions in accordance with all governmental and district regulations.

Qualifications

The food service worker must have a high school diploma or GED. The worker must have basic

computer skills. The worker must have the ability to read and understand menus and recipes and

be able to follow verbal and written directions. The worker must have a sincere desire to work

with children of all ages, good communication skills, and the ability to work cooperatively with

students, faculty, and parents in a diplomatic, friendly, and efficient manner. Physical

requirements include the ability to stand for extended periods of time and the ability to lift up to

50 pounds.

Position Classification

Support Staff

Fair Labor Standards Act

Non-Exempt

Supervisor

The food service worker will report directly to the kitchen manager and the building principal.

Duties

1. Adhere to district policies and procedures and all applicable regulatory standards

governing food handling and service.

1. Report on time for work and notify kitchen manager of absences before the start of the

work day.

1. Maintain good personal hygiene.
2. Use time wisely, be organized, and work well with others.
3. Work collaboratively with other food service staff to ensure daily food service

responsibilities are accomplished.

1. Be responsible for food preparation, temperature checks, service, and clean up duties in

one or more areas of the food service operation.

1. Perform set up activities such as assembling carts and service lines, preparing

condiments, stocking utensils and napkins, reviewing menus, and retrieving stock.

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1. Perform preparation activities such as assembling recipe/menu items, washing and

cutting fruits and vegetables, slicing meats, opening canned goods, and mixing

ingredients.

1. Perform cooking activities such as baking breads and desserts, steaming vegetables, and

baking meats and main dishes.

1. Perform serving activities such as filling trays, measuring and monitoring quantities to

ensure sufficient amounts, and maintaining temperatures.

1. Use computerized POS to accept payments, make change, and recordmeals.
2. Assist with the kitchen inventory of supplies, supply orders, checking in deliveries, and

production records.

1. Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces and equipment.
2. Perform closing activities such as returning food to stock, properly storing leftovers,

putting away equipment and food pans, and dismantling serving lines and carts.

1. Operate various manual and electrically powered industrial food preparation equipment

such as steam kettles, convection ovens, steamers, tilt skillets, food slicers, mixers,

grinders, and dish machines.

1. Perform other duties as assigned by kitchen manager or building principal.

Revised: May 27, 2020