Food Service On Call Sub - CL125

Food & Nutrition Services Production Substitute

The Food Service Substitute prepares and serves meals according to food production and service needs outlined by the Food Service Manager, while observing all Health Department and Food & Nutrition Services Department regulations regarding the safe handling of food. To accomplish these tasks, the Technician must work closely with the cafeteria manager, assistant manager, staff and administrators of the District and of the Food & Nutrition Services Department. Responsible to Food Services Manager, Assistant Manager and Supervisor of Food & Nutrition Services Payment rate: Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. Qualifications: Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office, after employment offer is made. Must maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department Regulations. High school diploma or GED encouraged and preferred. Demonstrated enthusiasm and support for school based Child Nutrition programs and their goal of safeguarding the health and welfare of students through sound dietary and physical activity habits. Ability to work effectively and independently without direct supervision as well as to work effectively in collaborative efforts. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with students, school staff, administrators, co-workers and school patrons. Ability to read and compute as is necessary for following written instructions and for recording required meal production and service data. Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance. Essential Functions: In performance of duties and as a representative of the District, conform to all District guidelines. Communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the District staff, students and school community. React to change and frequent interruptions productively and in a positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned. Prepare and serve food in full compliance with nutritional requirements, food safety regulations and customer service standards. Appropriately, safely and efficiently operate and maintain all equipment associated with position. Support the value of an education and of personal well ness practices. Support the vision and mission of the District and of the Food & Nutrition Services Department. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions: Must able to lift a maximum of 30 pounds and have the ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing or sitting, to work in both hot and cold environments; to work with and around cleaning and sanitizing chemicals and products and to perform other physical tasks commonly associated with school food service operations such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling and/or pushing heavy objects and materials. Must be able to work effectively in noisy and crowded environments. Must be able to work around fumes and odors. General Responsibilities: Attend job related training classes and work-shops, including District sponsored in-service programs. Practice safe and efficient food handling skills to ensure all Health Department requirements are routinely met. Comply with established regulations and/or quality standards when receiving, storing, preparing and serving foods. Perform any food preparation, service and/or housekeeping tasks as required to provide "customer friendly," quality meal service within established time frame(s) and to maintain a clean and orderly work environment. When trained and assigned to program accountability tasks, collect and process meal payments and daily bank deposits and provide financial and meal activity reporting services using an approved automated point of sale system. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student meal benefit status and meal activity and payment history. Observe and follow all school district policies at all times. Respond to information requests from students, parents, district staff and school community in a cooperative, courteous and timely manner. Observe and implement all District health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodbome Pathogen Exposure Control Plan. Accept temporary assignments in 'other' district school cafeteria operations, as might be required in emergency situations. Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as directed by the Food & Nutrition Services Supervisor, Manager, Assistant Manager or Building Principal. Term of Employment: Evaluation: Approved: 7/17/07 Academic year as calendared plus other days as assigned. Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.