Nutrition Services Worker

Food Service Staff

Performs routine food service tasks under general supervision or instructions in a food production and/or customer service area; prepares portioned and fast food on grill, in broiler, or in deep-fat fryer as appropriate; operates point-of-sale cash register; and washes and cleans equipment as assigned. Reports to: Student Nutrition Services Coordinator.

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. At least 18 years old and eligible to work in the U.S. Able to pass post-offer/pre-work physical demands and lift test. Able to lift 50 pounds routinely. Willing to work hard and multi-task. Team work and reliability a must. Confidential and trustworthy.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the preparation of foods such as meats, vegetables, baked goods, and desserts; prepares food to include beverages, salads, dressings, sandwiches, and cold plates; prepares portioned and fast foods on grill, in broiler, or in deep-fat fryer as appropriate.
• Operates food production equipment to include slicers, choppers, dicers, mixers, vertical cutters, patty-making machines, and other vegetable, bakery, and meat processing equipment.
• Transports food or supplies to serving areas; ensures that areas are properly set up; assembles and replenishes food, supplies, and equipment as required; ensures proper temperature of food in steam tables and correct counter display; takes orders, portions, and serves food to customers; records portions served according to procedure; removes, covers, wraps, labels, stores, rotates, and discards food and condiments as directed.
• Clears soiled dishes and refuse from tables in dining halls; scrapes refuse into garbage containers; loads trays and soiled dishes on conveyers, racks, and carts; removes and disposes of trash; sets up and operates dishwasher.
• Cleans assigned area following proper sanitary procedures, to include equipment, counters, work and dining tables, chairs, refrigerators, utensils, and dispensers; sweeps and mops floors; vacuums carpets.
• Ensures all supplies, materials, and equipment are available in assigned work areas for proper performance of duties; maintains replenishment as necessary; prepares supplies and materials as required; reports equipment malfunctions; reports need to repair equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work requires the ability to read and follow instructions normally acquired through at least a partial high school education.
• Six months of experience in food preparation/service or equivalent.
• Understanding of proper sanitation procedures.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to operate grills, deep fryers, and various cooking equipment (and meet state age requirement for operating equipment as warranted).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and team lift up to 80 pounds.
• Manual dexterity necessary to operate food preparation equipment and perform necessary cleaning.

Environmental Conditions:

• Working conditions sometimes involve exposure to excessive heat and cold associated with kitchen environment.
• Exposure to various foods, cleaning chemicals, sharp utensils, and hazardous food preparation equipment.

Application Instructions: Only online applications are accepted. Salary range is $18.66 - $21.12 per hour, with single benefits. Up to 175 days per year. Up to five year's credit for similar previous work experience may be granted for initial salary placement. FLSA non-exempt. Estes Park School District R-3 is an equal opportunity employer.