Food Service Operator

Food Service Operator

Position Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the building Principal, Lunchroom Manager, and Food Services Director to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students at mealtime in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Ensures that students remain seated in assigned areas throughout their time in the cafeteria.
• Circulates among assigned tables during the mealtime to be available as needed.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse, and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather.
• Must be able to lift at least forty pounds.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile:

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• Certification/License: Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Experience: Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Abbeville County School District 60