Substitute Food Service Worker

Substitute Food Service Worker JobID: 437

• Position Type:

  Food Service/ Food Service Worker

• Date Posted:

  12/19/2024

• Location:

  Boone Community School District

Boone Community School District's mission is to foster academic and extracurricular excellence through the Portrait of a Graduate pillars. We are committed to providing every student with rigorous and enriching educational opportunities within a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment. Our goal is to nurture the development of productive, caring, and engaged citizens who are equipped to thrive in a dynamic world. We are not only committed to being an equal opportunity employer, but also actively strives to create a diverse workforce that reflects the demographics of its students and community, prioritizing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills within its teams. Expect the BEST...Achieve SUCCESS!

Title: Substitute Food Service WorkerReports To: Director of Food ServiceWork Year: 9 monthsPay: Direct Deposit the last day of the month

SUMMARY:

The Food Service Staff/Cook assists in the proper preparation of food, preparing salad bar setup and maintenance during service, service line set up, and serving of meals. The staff/cook assists in kitchen cleaning as part of maintaining a safe food production and service environment. Staff/cooks are also responsible, as assigned, for recordkeeping of temperatures and production, inventory counting and cashiering duties including recording meal sales, record keeping, money collection and all other functions included in processing advanced payments.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Food Service experience preferred but not required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Oral and written communication skills and English language skills

• Interpersonal relations skills

• Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of the job

• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions

• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations

• Basic personal computer skills

• Customer service and public relations skills

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills

• Organizational skills

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

• Ability to lift 50lbs on a frequent basis

• Ability to promote and follow building and departmental policies

• Apply and follow all school district policies and state of Iowa laws.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Computers and peripherals; must acquire within probationary period

• Kitchen Equipment; must acquire within probationary period

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job.

Job Tasks Descriptions

1. Understands and is able to communicate the customer service approach of the Food Services Program.

2. Participates in the proper preparation and/or reheating of main course items, side dishes and salad bar preparation and serving of meals according to the Food Service Department Standards.

3. Participates in the proper receiving, storage and inventorying of all foods, paper, chemicals and dry stores according to the Food Service Department Standards.

4. Ensures the freshness of all prepared items by implementing proper rotation of food items prepared, properly wrapping and labeling prepared food items, and preparing only the amounts of food items as assigned.

5. Participates and maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen, cafeteria and storage areas including, but not limited to, walk-ins, refrigeration, freezers, dry storage and Food Service site office areas.

6. Participates in the meal service preparation as assigned dependent on the school site’s needs. Follow menu instructions, portion sizes; utilize proper equipment, etc.

7. Maintains a smooth flow of service and works closely with co-workers to assure that the students, staff and faculty have a pleasurable dining experience.

8. Assists in accurate inputting of all production and meal count data required for compliance with the National School Lunch Program.

9. If serving as a cashier, accurately reports all sales transactions, account balances, collection of funds, processing of advanced payments and preparation of daily deposit slips.

10. Foster district commitment to excellence and equity by ensuring that employees and students are valued, respected and provided a positive work/learning environment.

11. Establish positive relations with internal and external customers, including students, staff, and school administration, parents, and community members.

12. Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

..

X

.

Walk

..

X

.

Sit

.

X

..

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

..

X

.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Reach with hands and arms

..

X

.

Climb or balance

..

X

.

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

.

X

..

Talk

..

X

.

Hear

..

X

.

Taste

.

X

..

Smell

.

X

..

WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

...

X

Up to 25 pounds

...

X

Up to 50 pounds

..

X

.

Up to 100 pounds

.

X

..

More than 100 pounds

X

...

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Compare

.

X

..

Analyze

.

X

..

Communicate

..

X

.

Copy

.

X

..

Coordinate

..

X

.

Instruct

.

X

..

Compute

..

X

.

Synthesize

X

...

Evaluate

.

X

..

Use Interpersonal Skills

..

X

.

Compile

.

X

..

Negotiate

X

...

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

.

X

..

Work near moving mechanical parts

..

X

.

Work in high, precarious places

X

...

Fumes or airborne particles

X

...

Toxic or caustic chemicals

X

...

Outdoor weather conditions

X

...

Extreme cold (non-weather)

.

X

..

Extreme heat (non-weather)

.

X

..

Risk of electrical shock

X

...

Work with explosives

X

...

Risk of radiation

X

...

Vibration

.

X

..

VISION DEMANDS

REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

No special vision requirements

.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

.

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X

Peripheral vision

.

Depth perception

.

Ability to adjust focus

X

NOISE LEVEL

Level of noise typical in the work environment for this job

Very quiet

.

Quiet

.

Moderate

X

Loud

.

Very loud

.

Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grieveance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Dr. Jill Janes, View email address on click.appcast.io, at BCSD, 500 7th Stret, Boone, Iowa 50036; View phone number on click.appcast.io