Secondary Server @ West Valley Child Nutrition Department

WVSD Child Nutrition Department Seeks Secondary Server

WVSD Child Nutrition department is seeking a 3.5 hr. a day secondary server at West Valley Junior High School.

Purpose Statement:

The job of Server is done for the purpose/s of distributing food items for consumption by students and school personnel, and processing receipts; collecting payments for food items, and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition.

Essential Functions:

• Assists student helpers for the purpose of providing instructions and guidance for performing their job functions.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Inspects food items for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications and/or complying with health department requirements.
• Loads carts for the purpose of ensuring that equipment is returned to production site.
• Monitors the kitchen (e.g. spill, hazards, food handling and temperature, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe work environment and complying with department standards.
• Prepares records for the purpose of identifying excess food items.
• Processes daily receipts for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of information and preparing monies for delivery.
• Receives carts at assigned sites for the purpose of assisting in unloading as needed.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information on meal pricing, menus, etc.
• Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.

Other Functions:

• Assists other personnel as required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Skills are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices and utilizing equipment used in quantity food service.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: health standards and hazards, quantity cooking, and safety practices and procedures.

Ability is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups, establishing effective relationships, working as part of a team, meeting deadlines and schedules, and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Working Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 0% sitting, 90% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and some hazardous condition.

Experience:

Job related experience is desired.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing:

None specified

Continuing Education/Training:

None specified

Certificates and Licenses:

Food Handlers Permit

Healthcare Benefits (SEBB): (All Employees who work 630 hours per school year are eligible.)

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability

Additional Benefits:

• Washington State Retirement (PERS, SERS & TERS)
• Paid Leave: - Paid Holiday (260-day employees and bargaining groups that have holidays included within their CBA) - Sick Leave - Personal Leave - Vacation (260-day employees only)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)