Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

The Food Service Worker at Raymond Yorkville Elementary plays a vital role in ensuring that students receive nutritious, safe, and appealing meals throughout the school day. This position involves preparing, serving, and maintaining food service areas in compliance with health and safety standards. The role requires close collaboration with kitchen staff and school personnel to support efficient meal service operations. The Food Service Worker contributes to creating a positive dining experience that supports student well-being and learning readiness. Ultimately, this position helps foster a healthy school environment by promoting proper nutrition and sanitation practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks according to established menus and portion sizes.

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of food preparation and serving areas in compliance with health regulations.

• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently while following food safety guidelines.

• Assist in receiving, storing, and rotating food supplies to ensure freshness and minimize waste.

• Provide courteous and helpful service to students and staff during meal times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English.

• Demonstrated manual dexterity to handle food preparation and serving tasks.

• Capability to stand for extended periods during meal service.

• Knowledge of basic sanitization and food safety practices.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food service or cafeteria environment.

• Certification in food handling or safety (e.g., ServSafe).

• Familiarity with school nutrition programs and regulations.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Basic math skills for portion control and inventory management.

Skills

The required skills such as understanding and speaking English are essential for clear communication with team members and students, ensuring smooth operations and safety compliance. Manual dexterity is critical for efficiently handling food items, utensils, and equipment while maintaining hygiene standards. The ability to stand for long periods supports the physical demands of meal preparation and service during busy school hours. Knowledge of sanitization practices is applied daily to maintain a clean and safe environment, preventing contamination and promoting health. Preferred skills like food safety certification and prior experience enhance the worker's ability to manage food quality and adhere to regulatory standards, contributing to overall service excellence.

* Food Service experience preferred/customer service experience desired* Ability to do simple arithmetic* Ability to make correct change and use a basic computation device* Contributes to a positive work environment* Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality* Dependable, punctual* An independent self-starter able to meet deadlines* Maintain a professional appearance* Follows food safety requirements/guidelines* Successfully pass a criminal background checkEOE/AA